Job Description
Position Title: Director, Accounting Operations
Location: Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Department: Finance
Reports to: Senior Director, Finance and Accounting
Position Summary:
The Director, Accounting Operations is responsible for the supervision and monitoring of SOI’s financial managers, staff, and core operational accounting systems. The Director will coordinate the review and approval of day-to-day transaction processing, recording and reporting, and oversight of SOI’s general ledger accounting system and related modules. In addition, the Director will work with other Finance management staff in the assessment and implementation of systemic business process improvements that promote greater efficiency and enhance internal controls. The position reports to the Senior Director, Finance and Accounting.
Primary Responsibilities:
This position has responsibility for SOI’s Accounts Payable operations and the maintenance of SOI’s general ledger select accounts and related activities in support of the production of financial statements and management performance reports. The Director will proactively engage in solving problems through close collaboration with Finance and other Departments and the development and implementation of approved corrective action plans. The position manages a total staff of 3 including 2 direct reports. Key responsibilities include the following:
- Coordinate and supervise SOI’s Accounts Payable operations.Oversee the timely and accurate processing of all SOI invoices and other payments utilizing the Concur payment system.
- Ensure the timely and accurate recording of all payroll activity and ensure that all payroll wires are processed within required timelines.
- Coordinate account reconciliations and analyses as directed (bank, subsidiary, general ledger, fixed assets, etc.).Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Assist in the analysis and preparation of reports to be utilized in SOI’s financial statements and audit schedule preparation.
- In coordination with other senior Finance staff, support and supervise SOI’s monthly close process.
- Direct ongoing work process assessments and identify and implement improvements to policies, procedures, internal controls, and tools that realize greater operating efficiencies and enhanced customer service support.
- Facilitate and support required accounting and financial management training for SOI/HQ and Regional Office staff.
- Develop and manage effective communication and planning systems and processes with client-Departments and other SOI Finance staff.
- Build a highly effective team through training, development, and mentoring.
- Responsible for the effective completion of other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of supervision experience focused on GL accounting / reconciliations, accounts payable operations, financial statement preparation and analysis, budgeting, and client support
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field;Masters degree and/or active CPA license preferred
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Public accounting audit experience strongly preferred
- Microsoft Navision experience required;Prophix experience desired
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, filters, etc.) desired
- Experience in key finance and accounting functions including payments and accounts payable processing, revenue recognition and other general ledger maintenance, cash management, budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic business decision support
- Superior interpersonal abilities and supervisory skills;effective verbal and written communication skills; strong training and overall content facilitation skills are required
- Ability to assess and resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio.
Other Characteristics
- Strong client service orientation;
- Ability to work with all levels of management;
- Ability to concurrently advance multiple tasks and projects with limited supervision;
- Ability to provide effective business solutions and collaborate with senior management in problem resolution;
- Demonstrates respect, flexibility, and tact; excellent listening, reasoning, and negotiating skills;
- The maturity, savvy, and good humor necessary to meet the challenges of a fast-paced work environment;
- Commitment to Special Olympics’ mission and goals, with an understanding for and commitment to the power and importance of persons with intellectual disabilities, the unique role and power of sports, and a vision of a more understanding, inclusive, and just world.
Special Olympics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment. Applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans are welcomed and encouraged.
Employment with Special Olympics is ‘at-will.’
Please apply directly at the link below
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=14998871&t=1
See our opportunities at
http://www.specialolympics.org/Sections/What_We_Do/Professional_Opportunities.aspx
