Senior Accounting Manager

Role Overview

• Manage the general accounting of the Agency, including cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, pre-paid expenses, accrued expenses, and other accounting processes.
• Manage the month-end close process to ensure an accurate and timely close. Coordinate with any department that impacts the monthly close to emphasize teamwork and identify potential improvements to the process.
• Manage the accounting system including administration of users, system flows and integrations.
• Prepare and / or review account reconciliations, on a monthly basis to ensure they are completed in a timely manner. Identify and research reconciling items and ensure items are resolved on a timely basis and any necessary adjusting journal entries are properly recorded.
• Manage the preparation of select financial statement components and supporting schedules.
• Manage the implementation of any new accounting standards, including the development of a documented internal control process.
• Manage balance sheet and expense accounts monthly; identify and research trends to ensure transactions have been properly coded.
• Manage the maintenance of the Chart of Accounts/General Ledger (GL), including the addition of new GL accounts, department codes, and vendors as necessary
• Oversee in the preparation and/or review of periodic reporting required by Planned Parenthood Federation of American (PPFA), grantors, and any regulating body.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to resolve any issues related to purchase orders, receiving, invoice match processing and inventory counts/variances.
• Along with the Controller, ensure staff is in compliance with all Accounting policies and procedures. Recommend improvements and modifications to these policies to improve controls and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with the Controller in researching technical accounting and financial reporting matters
• Manage the preparation of the annual financial audit requests from the independent CPAs, and any other auditors.
• Manage the preparation of the annual tax return filings (Forms 990) by generating reports to support requests from the tax preparers.
• Prepares schedule and documentation for external reporting and government requirements.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as requested by management.
• Manage direct report(s) to include but not limited to overseeing successful completion of tasks / duties, review of timesheets in a timely manner, setting productivity goals & quality of work output expectations by exercising effective judgment and addressing and/or elevating grievances (staff concerns), as appropriate.
• Adhere to PPLA’s policies and procedures for interviewing / selecting new hires, promotions, transfers, performance management and separations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent Finance-related field experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Minimum of seven (7) years general accounting and 7 years in a management role required.
• Non-profit and healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience being responsible for month-end closing process, reviewing and posting journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting is required.
• Strong financial applications and systems background required.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, financial systems, financial models, and GAAP accounting over various financial statement accounts is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and /or Acumatica a plus. Advanced Excel & Word required.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County.
• Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
• 403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans
• Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits