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Senior Accounting Manager

Center for Human Services
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Senior Accounting Manager

Full-time

Missouri

(Hybrid/Remote)

**Applicant must live in or near the Sedalia, KC Metro, or St Louis Metro area to be considered**

 

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in supporting our mission of “Life Without Limitations” by managing all financial functions and providing leadership to the Finance Department. This position will also provide support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in overseeing the financial activities of the organization based on strategic and operational plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Meet regularly with the CFO to ensure coordination and continuity of the Finance Department goals and outcomes, discusses and resolves overall problems, personnel issues, and other business issues
  • Maintain internal controls and conduct periodic audits for the Finance Department
  • Ensure all financial operations follow federal, state and agency regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Provide guidance in financial reporting objectives and standards to ensure accurate, compliant, and useful financial reporting is produced
  • Forecast and manage a cash flow that meets the needs of the organization
  • Participate in annual budgeting process
  • Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of cost accounting principles, internal controls, policies, procedures, regulatory compliance, reporting requirements, auditing, tax preparation and budgeting processes
  • Lead annual renewal process of general, property, and workers compensation insurance policies
  • Review, analyze, and approve financial statements, reconciliations, and monthly reports for accuracy and compliance
  • Prepare financial analysis reports, annual report, budget reports, and regulatory reports as needed or requested
  • Work directly with independent outside audit firm to complete annual audits
  • Maintain and organize digital and physical financial records and contracts
  • Complete performance appraisals and monitor personnel issues for direct reports
  • Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Adaptability
  • Ethical integrity
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance
  • Initiative
  • Managerial aptitude
  • Proficiency in financial software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

COMPETENCIES

  • Capable of communicating effectively with program leaders, external stakeholders, and finance professionals
  • Capable of creating clear, user-friendly reporting and processes
  • Capable of leading a team, delegating tasks effectively, and driving organizational goals
  • Familiarity with Not-For-Profit financial concepts
  • Possess a deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field
  • Five years of related experience in finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience to equal nine years
  • 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
  • Proficiency in Excel and data analysis

PREFERRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

  • Working with Non-For-Profit financial statements and transactions
  • Experience managing multiple direct reports
  • Experience with NetSuite or other cloud-based accounting software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to operate a computer.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus while using the computer.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch while filing.
  • The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifteen pounds.

BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

SHIFTS: FT (40 hrs.) Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.