Lead Manager, Accounting - Shared Financial Services

Overview

This role serves as the relationship manager responsible for managing all financial reporting aspects for a portfolio of chapters that utilize Shared Financial Services (SFS). Responsibilities include preparing monthly financial statements, reconciling and analyzing accounts, and preparing or reviewing financial documentation. The Accounting Manager provides strong customer service to chapters, guides internal improvements, and leads both people and initiatives within the department. Interaction with individuals at all organizational levels is required, including preparation of financial documentation for chapter senior leadership and Boards of Directors.

Location

• Remote positions are open to applicants based anywhere in the continental U.S.
• Hybrid positions are open to applicants based in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship is provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage accounting team members by setting expectations, providing feedback, managing workload, and ensuring timely delivery of results.
• Serve as advisor to the SFS team on accounting practices and leadership development.
• Manage and oversee chapters’ financial needs including bank and investment reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entry creation and approval.
• Review internal and external financial statements to ensure accurate and timely monthly close; confirm all variances are documented and explained.
• Monitor chapter performance against budget and national benchmarking metrics; inform chapter leadership of significant variances.
• Ensure chapter accounting activity complies with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Utilize Salesforce to ensure appropriate coding and reporting of chapter revenue streams.
• Act as primary liaison for assigned chapters, providing reports, queries, and analysis on account activity, revenue, and expenses.
• Assist chapters in preparing annual budgets.
• Lead annual internal and external audit processes, coordinating with National Office, chapters, and external auditors.
• Facilitate review and evaluation of time and use studies for allocating indirect costs of chapters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting and/or financial reporting; nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Salesforce and NetSuite strongly preferred.
• CPA designation is a plus.
• Working knowledge of nonprofit organizations is helpful.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with high trust and confidentiality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with GAAP, audit planning processes, internal and management control systems.

Working Conditions

• Ability to thrive in a remote work environment.
• Some travel required.
• May require work outside traditional Monday–Friday hours.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $76,280 - $78,100 USD
• Comprehensive benefits package effective day one, including medical, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) fully funded by the organization.
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Additional insurance options: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service.
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Equipment provided to new hires: laptop, 24" monitor, and docking station/adaptor.

Time Off

• Up to 15 paid time off (PTO) days.
• 10 sick days.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 2 volunteer days after one year of service.
• 2 personal days accrued annually.
• Parental leave.

Additional Information

• Employee awards and recognition programs.
• Individual and leadership development opportunities.
• Discounts on theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets.
• Monthly premiums paid by the organization for vision, dental, and short/long term disability insurance.