Business Manager

$48,000 - $50,000/Yr

Waves Agency - Franklin, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Franklin, TN

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Business Manager position at Waves, Inc. is a full-time role responsible for overseeing professional accounting and financial management activities under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer. The role involves managing bookkeeping functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, preparing financial statements, and supporting budget preparation and audits. The Business Manager will also handle accounts receivable and payable, payroll functions, and collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed asset management, fleet management and account reconciliations.
• Maintain complete and accurate records for all financial activity.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and adjacent reporting for Chief Operating Officer, in accordance with GAAP, including variance reporting, analysis and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and statutory requirements.
• Complete month-end and year-end closings in a timely and accurate manner, including accrual, prepaid, asset and depreciation entries.
• Serve as the agency's purchasing agent, placing orders as requested.
• Prepare requested information for the annual financial audit; liaise with the Board's Audit Committee and external auditors as necessary.
• Manage cash flow and prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure all personnel and financial records are stored securely electronically in compliance with state and federal standards.
• Support the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of.
• Own vendor relationships and serve as point of contact for Program and House Managers for utilities and other residential concerns.
• Prepare and send monthly invoices and respond to inquiries regarding accounts receivable.
• Ensure payables are submitted in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining records of passthrough expenses and vehicle-related expenses.
• Oversee payroll functions to ensure employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner, managing integration between payroll and accounting platforms.
• Support Chief Operating Officer in budget and forecast preparation; prepare monthly reconciliation reports with analysis and forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management/Administration, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive financial responsibility.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience implementing and maintaining GAAP.
• Experience in nonprofit finance preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislation affecting charities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging and/or TennCare preferred.
• Experience and ease with paperless recordkeeping.
• Expertise in the use of electronic platforms: QuickBooks Online, Paylocity, Microsoft applications, especially Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $48,000 - $50,000 per year.
• Full-time employment with potential for career growth.