Senior Manager Accounting (4513)

Company Description :

Our client is a for-profit charter management organization that provides quality education.

Job Description :

Prepare for multiple Daycare centers an accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

Ensure timely filing of financial reports.

Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger. Review and reconcile accounts regularly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.

Supervise the accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments, accurate record-keeping, and management of cash flow.

Assist the treasury functions including but not limited to cash flow, bank reconciliations, lock box deposits, and purchasing cards.

Responsible for the month-end and year-end closes for all centers, as well as the timely preparation and review of the consolidated financial statements

Collaborate with senior management to prepare budgets and forecasts, analyzing financial trends and performance against budgets to guide business decisions.

Oversee the payroll function, ensuring accurate calculation, disbursement, and reporting of payroll.

Ensure the organization complies with all local, state, and federal tax filings and regulations. Coordinate with internal tax advisors as necessary.

Develop and implement internal controls, policies, and procedures to enhance the accuracy of financial data and protect company assets.

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Coordinate with external auditors during financial and operational audits. Implement recommendations for procedural improvements.

Assist with the yearly state school audits

Strategic financial analysis and guidance on fiscal planning and business decisions to senior management.

Support the FP&A group with the preparation, development, and presentation of the annual budget.

Work with team to evaluate work processes for ways to drive automation and efficiency.

Other duties as assigned with occasional travel required.

About You :

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related business field.

Certified Public Accountant and / or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.

Thorough familiarity with GAAP, state, and IRS requirements for a non-profit organization.

A minimum of 10 years accounting experience ideally gained through increasingly responsible management positions

A minimum of 5 years recent experience in a director of accounting / controller / or other lead financial role with responsibility for accounting, cash management, and regulatory compliance.

Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics GP), implement Purchase order, and grant tracking system.

Ability to learn new systems and how they interact with the accounting system (Microsoft Dynamics GP)

Well-developed financial analysis capabilities and demonstrated ability to manage budgets.

Sound administrative skills in addition to well-developed management skills.

Strong focus on details, time management.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience managing employees effectively.

Experience with fund accounting (a plus) and financial interactions between related parties.

We offer the following benefits :

Life benefits time & peace of mind

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits stay well & thrive

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary short-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits keep growing

Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong

network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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