Accounting Manager

$95,000 - $105,000/Yr

Children's Home Network - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Manager

Tampa, FL

11-50 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The Accounting Manager is a specialized position within CHN, a $28 million nonprofit organization located in Tampa, Florida. This role is crucial for leading, directing, and managing various financial recording and reporting functions of the Fiscal Department. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for producing periodic financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records, and implementing a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results. The position requires a detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated individual who can thrive in a complex, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment. The Accounting Manager will oversee the supervision of the Payroll Specialist and Accounts Payable Supervisor, ensuring that all areas of supervision perform optimally and efficiently by employing best practices for procedures, processes, and technology. This includes maintaining the chart of accounts, reviewing and approving payables, payroll, taxes, benefits, and pension expenses, and ensuring that all financial transactions are documented accurately. The role also involves performing bank account reconciliations, overseeing monthly and year-end financial activity recording, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and FASB standards. In addition to financial reporting and budgeting responsibilities, the Accounting Manager will play a key role in human resources by ensuring effective employee development, discipline, and recognition programs are implemented. The position requires strong leadership skills to select, supervise, and train direct reports while maintaining efficient workflows in accounting and payroll activities. The Accounting Manager will also assist with audit preparations, maintain accounting software, and ensure that all financial and payroll transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable governmental rules and regulations. This position will initially start fully in-office and transition to a hybrid model once the individual is fully independent and performing successfully in the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and manage financial recording and reporting functions of the Fiscal Department.
• Produce periodic financial reports and maintain an adequate system of accounting records.
• Implement controls and budgets to mitigate risk and enhance accuracy of financial results.
• Supervise the Payroll Specialist and Accounts Payable Supervisor functions.
• Ensure optimal performance of supervised areas by employing best practices.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and review/approve payables, payroll, taxes, benefits, and pension expenses.
• Document and maintain accurate supporting information for financial transactions.
• Perform timely bank account reconciliations and ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Oversee monthly and year-end recording of financial activity on an accrual basis.
• Prepare monthly financial statement packets for CFO review and Board reporting.
• Assist with audit work paper preparation and fieldwork requests from auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB, and governmental regulations for financial transactions.
• Prepare and distribute monthly program revenue and expense statements.
• Select, supervise, and train direct reports, ensuring effective employee development.
• Maintain organization records in electronic and paper format according to policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required; active CPA licensure preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience managing a general ledger and preparing financial statements.
• Strong understanding of payroll and experience applying GAAP and AICPA accounting standards.
• Experience in a multi-cost center environment with advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-up skills; ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supervising payroll and accounts payable functions.
• Familiarity with ERP accounting software.
• Knowledge of unrestricted and restricted revenue sources.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Flexible working hours, including the possibility of hybrid work after initial training period.