Manager, Financial Reporting

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) • Rockville, MD

22h

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide senior accounting leadership, financial stewardship, and compliance oversight for ASHA and its affiliated entities. The Financial Reporting Manager serves as a trusted technical resource, advancing accurate, timely financial information and sound accounting practices that support organizational accountability, long-term sustainability, and informed decision-making in support of ASHA’s mission.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Demonstrated familiarity with U.S. GAAP for not-for-profit entities
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise financial systems and reporting tools to support accounting operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accrual and cash basis accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Internal Revenue Code relating to not-for-profit entities
• Demonstrated experience supporting grant accounting and compliance activities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information and develop practical accounting solutions.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA eligible preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory financial reporting requirements, including Federal Election Commission reporting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial reporting for ASHA and its affiliates (ASHF, NSSLHA, CHSA, ASHA-PAC) ensuring timely, accurate, and decision-useful financial information.
• Provide strategic training, guidance, and technical support to Finance staff on accounting issues, emerging standards, and compliance matters, while serving as a technical resource in evaluating emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, and accounting systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Association grants management and compliance, ensuring adherence with federal, state, and grantor regulations while supporting the full grant lifecycle.
• Serve as a senior accounting resource, providing continuity of financial reporting operations and technical expertise in support of departmental priorities.
• Lead fixed asset and lease accounting ensuring US GAAP and IRS Form 990T compliance.
• Lead accounting support for the annual audit and evaluate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to promote compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee accounting and compliance activities supporting Federal Election Commission reporting and related internal controls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager