GENERAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) seeks a General Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team, oversee GAAP-compliant processes, and redesign workflows for efficiency including integration with AI-based workflows.

The role emphasizes budgeting, reporting, and collaboration with CFO and other departments to ensure financial stewardship and compliance across the organization and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum of ten years’ accounting experience.
• At least three years in a supervisory or management role.
• CPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate, train, and supervise the General Accounting team to meet goals and ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Provide monthly actual vs. budget information to all departments.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and periodic reports; support audits.
• Lead annual budgeting and three-year forecasting with department heads and executives.
• Coordinate with external agencies and ensure timely information requests and follow-ups.
• Develop, implement, and maintain general accounting systems, controls, and processes; drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain the capital expenditure policy for planning, approvals, and tracking.
• Serve as SME for general accounting related to new ERP software and train staff.
• Stay current with accounting standards and regulatory changes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Excel

Data entry

Training/mentoring

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

CABVI is seeking a General Accounting Manager to provide management and oversight of general accounting processes and to work with internal and external assets to redesign all workflow for efficiency, GAP accounting and to integrate into AI workflow for CABVI and any subsidiaries, nonprofit or for profit.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS

• Manage, motivate, train, and support the General Accounting team to ensure staff have the knowledge, tools, and guidance needed to meet departmental goals and objectives. Provide day-to-day supervision, assign and prioritize work, monitor performance, address questions or concerns, and promote accountability, accuracy, and timely completion of assigned tasks. Develop and deliver ongoing training on general accounting processes, agency policies, internal controls, documentation requirements, and system procedures to support consistent and efficient operations. Ensure the department operates in compliance with agency policies and procedures, applicable state and federal regulations, audit requirements, and established financial controls. Identify opportunities to strengthen team performance, improve workflow, reduce errors, and enhance communication within the department and with internal stakeholders.
• Actively work with all the agency’s departments to provide each area with actual and budget information monthly.
• Prepare monthly financial statements which include income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Also, weekly and monthly cash, fixed assets, and debt reports need to be prepared as required. Separate weekly and monthly meetings with the CFO are required as needed. Also, will be required to prepare weekly key metric reports as outlined by the CFO as well as reconcile all non-inventory and non-cost-related general ledger account balances monthly. Would ensure accurate month-end and year-end closing processes and assist with internal/external audits by providing documentation as needed.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and three-year forecasting efforts, partnering with department and executive leaders to align financial plans with organizational priorities. Analyze budget performance, forecast variances, cost drivers, and emerging trends to support resource planning, strategic decision-making, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Work with all outside agencies as needed, including maintaining effective communication, coordinating required documentation, responding to information requests, and ensuring timely follow-up on matters.
• Develop, implement, and maintain all general accounting systems, processes, and controls that are in use. Identify areas for process improvement to determine where efficiencies can be gained, errors can be reduced, and productivity can be improved. Implement approved changes and monitor outcomes to ensure improvements are successful, sustainable, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Agency’s capital expenditure policy to establish clear guidelines for planning, requesting, approving, tracking, and evaluating capital investments. Ensure the policy supports sound financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, budgetary control, and alignment with the Agency’s strategic and operational priorities.
• Become the subject matter expert (SME) for all of the general accounting activity associated with the new ERP software(s). Assume the lead trainer role for all general accounting employees (both current and new).
• Stay updated with accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance and adapting processes as needed.

Communication Skills

Must have excellent listening skills and ability to effectively respond to a variety of vendor requirements. Must have ability to effectively communicate and obtain information from staff.

Computer/Technical Skills

Must have good mathematical skills. Must have good adding machine, typing and data entry skills. Must have excellent computer skills with an emphasis on Excel and database usage. Must be willing to learn new technology. Must have a strong working knowledge of GAAP standards as it relates to all accounting matters to guide team and train the team accordingly

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

90% of the job requires sitting and performing clerical duties. Occasionally required to stand, walk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop or kneel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key job elements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In-house Position. Noise level is moderate.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. Minimum of ten years’ accounting experience, with at least three years in a supervisory or management role. CPA required.

CABVI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.