Accounting Manager

VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC•Morgantown, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager serves as Valley’s accounting leader, reports to the Director of Finance, and works closely with the Chief Financial Officer. The role is accountable for the integrity of the organization’s financial records, accounting and financial reporting systems, and internal controls. It manages the monthly and year-end close; oversees program and grant accounting, cost allocation, and budget monitoring; and manages annual financial statement, single, and funder audits. The Accounting Manager supervises and develops accounting staff, performs final review of accounting work, and ensures financial data used for management, board, funder, and regulatory reporting is timely, accurate, and compliant. The position owns Valley’s accounting and financial reporting systems, establishes and monitors accounting policies and controls, and coordinates tax and regulatory filings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or management role.
Thorough knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting standards (FASB ASC 958).
Demonstrated experience designing and monitoring internal controls over financial reporting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people across the organization, state and federal government departments, and outside funders.
Integrity and respect for confidentiality.
Outstanding organizational, critical thinking, and analytical skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound professional judgment, and lead, develop, and evaluate accounting staff.
Current CPR certification or ability to be trained.
Ability to comply with Client’s Rights and Valley’s and division/departmental safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or a master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or governmental accounting, including grant accounting, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and single audits.
Experience administering, implementing, or improving accounting systems.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct Senior Staff Accountants, Staff Accountants, and Accounting Assistants; assign and review work, conduct performance evaluations, and direct training and professional development.
Serve as the final point of escalation within the accounting function for accounting and grant compliance questions.
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including the close calendar and final review and approval of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Review and approve monthly reconciliations of asset and liability accounts, and prepare reconciliations for complex or higher-risk accounts.
Review and approve monthly general ledger entries before posting, and prepare complex or non-routine entries as needed.
Oversee the fixed asset schedule, review property and equipment transactions, and establish and maintain the fixed asset capitalization policy.
Oversee prepaid expense and amortization schedules and review adjustments for notes payable and other long-term obligations.
Review monthly revenue and expense accounts and direct needed allocations, reclassifications, or adjustments.
Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and management commentary for the Director of Finance and CFO.
Manage personnel cost allocations across programs, grants, and funding sources in accordance with the cost allocation plan, approved indirect cost rate, and funder time-and-effort documentation requirements.
Recommend cost allocation plan updates and support development of indirect cost rate proposals.
Review and approve grant reconciliations against award budgets, grant agreements, and funder reporting requirements, ensuring discrepancies are resolved promptly.
Lead the development, monitoring, and revision of grant and program budgets; track spending, communicate variances and projected over- or under-spending, and identify budget modification needs.
Support the Director of Finance and CFO in developing the annual organizational budget.
Review and approve grant billings, drawdowns, and reimbursement requests to funders, ensuring compliance with grant terms and deadlines.
Manage annual financial statement audits, single audits under Uniform Guidance, and program-specific or funder-required audits and monitoring reviews.
Act as the primary liaison to external auditors and funder monitors; coordinate PBC lists and supporting schedules; prepare or review draft financial statements and footnotes; and develop and implement corrective action plans for findings.
Own the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of internal and external financial reports, including funder, board, and program-level reports.
Oversee cash application and daily cash receipt recording, and review and approve monthly bank reconciliations.
Review and approve check runs and electronic payments before release through the banking online portal, maintaining appropriate segregation of duties over cash disbursements.
Oversee and review accounts for clients for whom Valley serves as representative payee.
Perform special projects and financial analyses as requested by the Director of Finance and CFO.
Manage Valley’s general ledger/ERP and related accounting systems, including the chart of accounts, system configuration, data integrity, improvements, integrations, and implementations.
Design, document, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting; develop and maintain written accounting policies and procedures; and ensure compliance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and funder requirements.
Coordinate preparation of the annual Form 990 and other regulatory and tax filings with external preparers.
Perform other duties as assigned.