Director of Accounting

Communities In Schools of San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Accounting is responsible for the accounting functions of general ledger maintenance, revenue recognition, budget preparation, analysis and variance reporting and works alongside the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to coordinate and complete all CIS-SA audits. The Director of Accounting is responsible for direct supervision of Accounts Payable and Payroll personnel and function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
5 years of accounting and finance experience
Knowledge of applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) accounting-related Circulars and generally accepted accounting principles applicable to non-profits
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Proficiency in the use of computers for fund accounting software and Microsoft office products.
Ability to set priorities and work with minimal supervision.
5 years of leadership experience at Senior management level
Experience in developing strategic plans
Strong analytical skills, communication skills and ability to build relationships
A willingness to follow the CIS-SA mission, be adaptable to agency and system change, and coordinate efforts in a collaborative team environment.
Maintain confidentiality and professional and ethical behavior in all interactions.
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to pass a criminal history background check

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred in Accounting, Finance and/or MBA.
CPA or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage grant contracts, reimbursement requirements, and comprehensive files that support grant billings and other recordkeeping required
Manage school district service delivery contracts and billings, to ensure that all partners are invoiced timely according to Service Delivery Agreement (SDA) contract terms
Prepare district revenue reports, as requested, to support the President & Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) negotiations with school district partners
Work directly with Development to ensure all invoices for training and other fundraising pledges are prepared in a timely manner
Reconcile assets, liabilities, revenues and expense accounts monthly, quarterly and / or annually
Maintain fixed asset and depreciation records for the organization, including release of restricted net assets
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts
Oversee the Accounts Payable function ensuring vendors are paid accurately and timely
Oversee the Payroll function ensuring staff are paid accurately
Oversee the reconciliation of vendor payments monthly to ensure appropriate charges
Ensure financial data is entered accurately and in accordance with specific grant or contract requirements and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) standards and regulatory requirements
Ensure all general ledger accounts are accurate to support in month, quarter and year end close process
Ensure all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems are in compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
Maintain the organization’s system of Internal Controls
Coordinate reports and staff input toward annual and programmatic audits, not to exclude benefit audits such as 403B, etc.
Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules in preparation for the organization’s annual audit
Prepare and maintain all grant, SDA and subsidiary trackers
Coordinate the annual budget process in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for creating and updating site and departmental budget trackers, including distribution to department heads, directors and / or managers.
Provides direction to Accounting staff.
Provides continuous coaching, professional development, and performance management for staff
Plans, assigns and directs work products
Responds to and address staff suggestions, questions and/or concerns
May be responsible for initiating written and / or verbal communication related to accounting functionality and support to CIS-SA in collaboration with the CFO and CEO
Hire, supervise, coach, train and evaluate job performance of direct report staff
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with field staff and all central office department staff
May be responsible for initiating and responding to written and / or verbal communication regarding grant and school district contracts and billings in collaboration CFO and CEO
Support CFO in ensuring strong fiscal support to grant CIS-SA field staff and fellow support departments
Attend and participate in mandatory trainings, including Staff Development and other professional development.
Exhibit CIS Core Values: Passion Compassion Collaboration Optimism Adaptability