Accounting Manager

Title:                        Accounting Manager 

Unit:                        Finance 

Reports to:             Senior Controller 

Salary Range:        $95,000 - $100,000 

Status:                    Full Time; Temporary; Exempt 

Location:                Long Island City 

Position Summary: 

Responsible for assisting the Senior Controller and the Director of Accounting in providing a system of internal accounting controls that promote accurate and timely processing, recording and reporting of financial information.  The position serves as a backup to the Accounts Payable Manager and the Payroll Administrator and provides support on government contracts, claims processing and analysis, and performs other routine analysis. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain a system of internal accounting controls to promote accurate and timely reporting of financial information and the safeguarding of agency assets.  Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure; 

• Assist with ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close and preparation of the interim financial statements. 

• Assist the Government Grants and Contracts Manager with timely analysis of budgets, operating costs and financial trends.  

• Provide support as needed with oversight of agency grants and contracts (claims        preparation and review, budget development, etc.).  Work in concert with GCCM to provide guidance and leadership. 

• Provide directions to the payroll and accounts payable staff, ensuring that transactions are processed in an accurate and efficient manner.  Assess adequacy of procedures and as needed modify operating procedures for these functions; 

• Assist the Senior Controller in coordinating the annual audit, ensuring that required schedules are prepared in a timely manner.  Compile data and develop an initial draft of the annual IRS Form 990 return; Prepare annual Form 1099 for the Agency’s vendors. 

• Oversee the preparation and monitoring of all aspects of the Agency’s property rental portfolio. 

• Oversee the cash management systems, including use of the agency’s line of credit.   Also oversee the agency’s commercial insurance and retirement benefit plans; and 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Directly supervises 3 employees and oversees the work of vendors. 

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and engaging employees; addressing employee relations and resolving problems. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience; 

• 5 - 7 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, which must include nonprofit fund accounting.  Experience with both performance and cost-based government contracts; 

• Must be proficient in Excel, MS Office, and accounting software.   Knowledge of Fund-EZ a plus; 

• Must have a solid understanding accounting processes coupled with strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and internal controls;  

• Experience negotiating and working with a variety federal, state and local government contracts/grants; 

• Excellent oral and written communications skills – ability to deliver timely, relevant, mission-critical information in a clear and concise manner; 

• Exceptional organizational skills/attention to detail and outstanding project management skills.  Ability to handle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects; 

• Appreciation of Fortune’s work in serving people who have been incarcerated and those who are at risk; and 

• A sense of humor. 

The Fortune Society encourages individuals who have successfully made the transition from incarceration and/or substance abuse into a stable, productive lifestyle in the community to submit an application.   

Travel Requirements: May require travel to our Harlem location. 

Physical Demands: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.