Financial Reporting Manager

ASHA Special Interest Group; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 119,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to provide senior accounting leadership, financial stewardship, and compliance oversight for ASHA and its affiliated entities. You will advance accurate financial information, support decision-making, and ensure compliance with governing standards under US GAAP for not-for-profit entities.

This exempt role leads cash flow, fixed assets, grants, and audits, while guiding Finance staff and coordinating

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial reporting for ASHA and affiliates.
• Provide strategic training and technical support to Finance staff on accounting issues and regulatory changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP for not-for-profit

Grant accounting

FEC reporting familiarity

Analytical thinking

Technical accounting guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Enterprise financial systems

Job description

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.

Salary Range (Non-Negotiable): $119,041 - $132,268

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide senior accounting leadership, financial stewardship, and compliance oversight for ASHA and its affiliated entities. The Financial Reporting Manager serves as a trusted technical resource, advancing accurate, timely financial information and sound accounting practices that support organizational accountability, long-term sustainability, and informed decision-making in support of ASHA’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial reporting for ASHA and its affiliates (ASHF, NSSLHA, CHSA, ASHA-PAC) ensuring timely, accurate, and decision-useful financial information.


• Provide strategic training, guidance, and technical support to Finance staff on accounting issues, emerging standards, and compliance matters, while serving as a technical resource in evaluating emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes.


• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, and accounting systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.


• Provide strategic oversight of the Association grants management and compliance, ensuring adherence with federal, state, and grantor regulations while supporting the full grant lifecycle


• Serve as a senior accounting resource, providing continuity of financial reporting operations and technical expertise in support of departmental priorities.


• Lead fixed asset and lease accounting ensuring US GAAP and IRS Form 990T compliance.


• Lead accounting support for the annual audit and evaluate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to promote compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.


• Oversee accounting and compliance activities supporting Federal Election Commission reporting and related internal controls.

Qualifications

Knowledge and skills typically acquired through:

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting


• CPA or CPA eligible preferred

Skills

• Demonstrated familiarity with U.S. GAAP for not-for-profit entities


• Demonstrated experience using enterprise financial systems and reporting tools to support accounting operations.


• Demonstrated knowledge of accrual and cash basis accounting principles and financial reporting practices.


• Demonstrated familiarity with the Internal Revenue Code relating to not-for-profit entities


• Demonstrated experience supporting grant accounting and compliance activities.


• Familiarity with regulatory financial reporting requirements, including Federal Election Commission reporting, preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information and develop practical accounting solutions.

EOE/minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans with disabilities and Vietnam veterans are encouraged to apply.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 247,000 members, certificate holders, and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology assistants; and students.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850
Members: 800-498-2071
Non-Member: 800-638-8255