Description

Council Overview

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (“GSGLA”) is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. www.girlscoutsla.org.

Our core values of Integrity, Clarity of Purpose, Accountability and Respect represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These are the specific behaviors that are imperative and encouraged in our company culture.

We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. In addition, reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Risk Management, the Senior Accounting Manager is an integral member of the Finance Department and is responsible for managing all accounting activities, financial reporting, auditing, forecasting, and budgeting for the organization. The Senior Accounting Manager works closely with Senior Management and staff across all departments and functions. The position manages the Finance Department, emphasizing and modeling core values of integrity, clarity of purpose, accountability, and respect. The Senior Accounting Manager directly supervises four positions: Finance Analyst, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Accounts Receivable Supervisor, and one Staff Accountant. The position also indirectly supervises three positions: Accounts Payable Coordinator, Accounts Receivable Coordinator, and Payroll & Benefits Administrator.

The Senior Accounting Manager interacts with staff at every level at GSGLA, so it is important to have strong written and oral communication skills. Additionally, this position must handle pressure well, manage and meet deadlines, and have the ability to learn quickly.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Management - Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), advanced financial and accounting concepts, financial metrics as they relate to the overall health of the organization, and ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret financial statements and related information.

• Reviews financial transactions (e.g., payables, general ledger entries, chart of accounts, grants, and restricted donations) for accuracy and to ensure they have been recorded in the proper period.
• Establishes and maintains internal controls and financial policies to monitor and safeguard assets.
• Oversees cash flow planning, transfers of funds, and banking relationships to ensure availability of funds as needed.
• Monitors financial reports at the appropriate level to ensure they are in line with organizational goals and budget.
• Provides financial consultation to Fund Development Team for grant funding, such as preparing or reviewing budgets, reports, or evaluation.
• Manages the auditing engagement by organizing and providing requested documentation, ensuring timely completion and approval.
• Prepares Dashboards and calculates trends and metrics of initiatives and special projects (e.g., cookie sales, special events, and fundraising) to identify problems or opportunities.
• Develops forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analysis to provide insight and direction for operations and business plans
• Other duties as assigned.

Financial Reporting - Ability to prepare, comprehend, analyze, and interpret financial statements and commentary according to GAAP.

• Prepares monthly finance statements to ensure they are timely and accurate.
• Prepares financial information for internal and external audiences (e.g., Board, Board committees, donors, SMT, staff) to verify that it is relevant, timely, and accurate for decision making.
• Prepares federal, state, and local tax and information returns from staff or third-party vendors to ensure they are timely and accurate.
• Oversees the annual financial audit and 403(b) audit and other audit activities; coordinates issuance of annual financial statements, compilation of tax returns including Form 990, and writes responses to the auditor’s management letter.

Budget Planning – Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and modeling.

• In coordination with the Finance Analyst, manages the development of budget templates, tools, processes, and training for managers.
• Works with Senior Director of Finance to develop budget assumptions with Senior Management.
• Oversees budget development by collecting and compiling departmental budget requests, reviewing with CFAO and managers to select and cut items to ensure budgets balance fairly across all departments and align with council strategy.
• Works with Senior Director of Finance and relevant directors to determine fixed asset needs and funding options that will impact the preparation of the capital budget.

Staff Management & Development

• Oversees the hiring, training and supervision of staff including staff performance reviews, and planning performance goals.
• Guides department staff to enhance skills, achieve strong and purposeful relationships with constituents and promote professional growth.
• Ensures the finance staff provides courteous, professional, and knowledgeable customer service.
• Assigns work, clarifies expectations and monitors/evaluates progress of assignments on an on-going basis. Offers support when individuals are confronted with problems.
• Encourages and supports cross functional work with all departments to maximize success in achieving the Council’s strategic priorities.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions.

Administration/Management

• Develops strong working relationships with CFAO, Senior Director of Finance and other Senior Management Team members, Budget Managers and staff.
• Effectively coordinates with the People & Culture Team on all staffing, benefits and payroll-related matters.
• Works in partnership with other operational and organizational functions to support organizational mission, goals and strategic priorities. Aligns objectives and plans with other council initiatives and projects and represents the finance function on the management team.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership, collaborative, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Possess team-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to multi-task; must be flexible, adaptable, and willing to thrive in an ever changing/fast-paced environment.
• Natural problem-solver and keen ability to successfully troubleshoot.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience with fund accounting software; Abila MIP experience a plus.
• Ability to project a high level of professionalism while networking in the public arena.
• Possess a strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty.
• Ability to speak passionately and with conviction about the organizational mission and its importance.
• Ability to spend time sitting, utilizing the computer, and standing and walking throughout the facilities.
• Ability to travel via personal vehicle or public transportation to various facilities throughout the region.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds periodically.
• Flexibility to attend evening and/or weekend meetings and/or events.
• Able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of themself or others.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Recommended Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required or significant experience in lieu of education.
• CPA strongly preferred (active or inactive status).
• Minimum of five years progressive experience in accounting.
• Minimum of three years in a leadership role as Accounting Manager, or other higher management position.

GSGLA Employee Requirements

• Comply with state-mandated reporter training
• Attend GSGLA signature events and/or other activities as assigned

Benefits / Other

Employees of GSGLA receive a competitive benefits package and paid time off, including the closure of its offices the second and fourth Monday of every month. Full time staff are eligible to opt into plans that cover medical, dental, vision, life and even pet insurance, an employee assistance program, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan.

Vaccination Policy

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.