ACCOUNTING MANAGER Job at Children's Law Center of California in Monterey P

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION TITLE: Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Reports to: Controller

Salary: $100,000-$130,000 annually

HYBRID POSITION

Job Snapshot

CLC is seeking to hire an Accounting Manager to join our growing Finance team. We are a 500+ employee-focused nonprofit organization with an annual budget of over $70 million. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting processes. The Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. While this position is primarily remote, the successful candidate will be expected to be present at our Monterey Park headquarters 1-2 days per month.

Requirements

Your Impact on the Mission - Excellence in Advocacy

• Lead and supervise an accounting team of 4, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Oversee day-to-day activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger functions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze budget-to-actual variances, providing insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage and coordinate annual financial audit, ensuring timely completion and addressing audit findings.
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure the availability of funds as needed.
• Monitor banking activities and maintain relationships with financial institutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and accuracy to streamline procedures and systems.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, provide insights into financial performance, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Continuous Learning: engage in ongoing learning about evolving issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Assets You Possess/Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years accounting experience in a nonprofit organization with a budget of $50 million+ Supervisory experience
• Experience working with Financial Edge is a plus
• Solid understanding of finance, accounting and audit activities
• Dedicated to providing sound financial information to leadership
• High integrity, attention to detail, and leadership skills
• Capable of communicating at all levels, from associates to Board of Directors; proficiency in communicating effectively with a diverse audience, promoting an environment where all voices are heard and respected

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years accounting experience in a nonprofit organization with a budget of $50 million+
• Supervisory experience
• Experience working with Financial Edge is a plus
• Solid understanding of finance, accounting and audit activities
• Dedicated to providing sound financial information to leadership
• High integrity, attention to detail, and leadership skills
• Capable of communicating at all levels, from associates to Board of Directors; proficiency in communicating effectively with a diverse audience, promoting an environment where all voices are heard and respected

Perks + Benefits Employees of CLC Enjoy:

Health + Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Sponsored Benefits (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance) *
• Up to 6% employer matched retirement plan*
• Generous Parental Leave + Additional Leave Options*
• Fitness/Wellness Program*
• Health Care & Dependent Day Care FSA *
• Transit + Parking Benefits *

Growth + Development

• Durfee Professional Development funds are available for all employees, in good standing, who have been with CLC for at least two years.

Flexibility + Additional

• Flexible working environment (depending on position requirements)
• Paid vacation/sick/holiday time
• CLC will pay the current year's mandatory bar dues for all attorneys employed as of January 31st or any new admittee who has not yet paid bar dues.

* Must meet eligibility requirements upon open enrollment

About CLC

CLC is the largest children's legal services organization in the nation, advocating for tens of thousands of children and youth in the Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County foster care systems. We are a powerful voice for our clients, fighting in and out of the courtroom for family reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health and mental health services, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being. We want all of California's children to have the support they need to succeed. We work to accomplish this goal through direct legal representation for children, multidisciplinary advocacy and support, and public policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity-Reasonable Accommodation Assistance: Children's Law Center of California is committed to maintaining an environment of equal opportunity and affirmative action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided by this organization, please contact HRdepartment@clccal.org further assistance regarding job postings.

Salary Description

$100,000-$130,000