Accounting Manager

Description

Victory Programs is an established non-profit organization based in Boston that provides housing, and innovative and comprehensive direct care services, to individuals and families with very specialized needs. The majority of our clients are homeless, experiencing substance use disorder and are also struggling with a chronic health condition such as HIV/AIDS or diagnosed mental illness. Twenty percent are women caring for children, and 75 percent of Victory Programs' clients are homeless upon admission.

Victory Programs' overall goals include providing our clients with the tools to remake their lives, and to help them return to the community to live independently. We support our clients and their families as they work toward transforming their lives: many are working to recover from addiction, stabilizing and improving their health, and re-building their families; others desire to have a healthy baby. All need to develop life and job skills, seek educational opportunities, find appropriate housing and employment, and establish a web of support that will sustain them as they move toward independence. As a result of participating in one of our programs, many clients are able to make the transition from being homeless and unemployed, to having a stable job and living in their own home, quite possibly for the first time in their lives.

Victory Programs has programs located in several Boston neighborhoods.

Description:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for supervising the Victory Programs’ accounts payable and accounts receivable including, but not limited to third party insurance and contract billing. The position reports to the Controller and assists in supporting the CFO in processing all required agency finance functions.  

Role and Responsibilities:

• Supervision of all staff accountants and billing specialists in the Finance Department - which includes frequent and constituent supervision and support of the same;
• Responsible for the timely completion of all billings both through the direct supervision and review of billings completed by staff accountants and billing specialists as well as directly billing certain priorities items; 
• Ensure timely entry of all sales in the General Ledger;
• Manage accounts receivable, including collection and follow up of receivables;
• Post monthly recurring invoices and reconcile accounts receivable aging monthly
• Manage the cash receipts process (donations, grants, rent related etc)
• Track contract spending, and prepare contract amendments when needed
• Evaluation and recommendation of upgrades/changes in the billings and accounts receivables systems
• Monitor daily bank account movements, and receipt and payment of funds
• Ensure the accuracy and timely release of all monthly trend reports are prepared
• Safeguard internal controls and assets, including check deposits and accounting data.
• Be the liaison and point of contact between Finance and Program staff
• Assist in annual budget process
• Assist in annual audit process
• Attend weekly supervision with the Controller
• Prepare for and attend monthly Finance Department meetings
• Prepare for and attend all monthly Program budget meetings
• Assist the CFO/Controller with any accounting/finance tasks and special projects, as needed.
• Perform other tasks, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Finance or Accounting
• At least four (4) years experience in accounting or finance departments (with progressive responsibility);
• Two (2)  years of experience in non-profit or governmental agencies is a preferred;
• At least two (2) years supervisory experience;
• Knowledge of MS Dynamics Business Central accounting software is preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word as well as Google Workspace;
• Proven analytical and technical aptitude and excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong organizational, written and communication skills. 

Schedule/Days:

• This is a full-time position: Monday-Friday (40 Hours/week)
• Hybrid eligible

Compensation & Benefits 

Victory Programs is committed to paying competitive wages. To increase equity, because we know that salary negotiations tend to have an unfair bias, we do not participate in a salary negotiation process for any exempt candidate. We will make our best offer, and it will be the same regardless of the candidate. The annual starting salary for the Accounting Manager is $80,000. This position meets the exemption requirements as defined by state and federal law. Exempt employees are paid on a salaried basis, and their salary is intended to constitute their entire regular compensation, regardless of the number of hours they work; therefore, exempt employees are not eligible for overtime pay.

Victory Programs operates 28 innovative health, housing and prevention programs throughout Greater Boston. Every year we help more than 5,000 individuals and families break down barriers to a brighter future. Our programs serve people who are facing homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, mental illness or chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS and provide them with the tools needed to support healthy, self-sufficient lives.

Our benefit program includes a 75% health and 25% dental employer premium contribution, 100% employer paid disability and life insurance. Victory Programs offers a generous paid time off package to employees working 20+ hours a week including vacation, sick, and personal time as well as holidays. Upon hire, employees working 20+ hours a week are entitled to up to: 4 personal days, 160 sick hours, 10 holidays and 3 1/2 weeks of vacation. These figures adjust based on full time or part time status and allocated vacation time increases with length of employment.