Manager, General Ledger

Kamehameha Schools • Plaza, ND

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the overall reconciliation, analysis, and control of the Organization’s general ledger and the recordation of the subsidiaries financial information. Maintains the reporting systems necessary to prepare the GAAP financial statements, Trust Spending, and other reporting requirements. Responsible for understanding various financial systems and ability to leverage technology for data analysis. Responsible for identifying, researching and solving systemic processing, data and internal control issues. Acts as the organization‘s primary liaison with inquiries by the external auditors during their examination period.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge and thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Access, and Powerpoint.
• Experience working with data mining & reporting tools in an automated financial accounting system.
• Comprehensive knowledge of broad-based financial functions and systems.
• Ability to analyze, reconcile, and synthesize information from various databases/financial statements and prepare reports and analysis.
• Strong understanding of process flows and internal controls.
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult accounting issues.
• Excellent organizational skills to work independently and prioritize and handle complex, multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt in a fast changing environment while meeting critical deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal/external staff at all levels.
• Supervisory experience in delegating, guiding, directing, counselling, and evaluating staff.
• Strong managerial skills with ability to work in a team environment and to supervise staff and teams to accomplish common objectives.
• Ability to initiate business process improvement efforts, change management processes, and implementation of these solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant designation.
• Prior experience in educational institution or not-for-profit organization.
• Prior accounting system experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud, MRI, and Business Intelligence software.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the organization's general ledger and systems necessary for reporting requirements set forth by management or regulatory bodies are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Managing the maintenance of the Fixed Asset subledger.
• Preparation and/or review of periodic tax filings including General Excise Tax and Form 990 workbook.
• Managing and coordinating all monthly general ledger closings and responsible for all year-end closing procedures.
• Controlling, analyzing, and approving all journal entries, adjustments, and general ledger reconciliations for the general ledger system.
• Managing the reconciliations and checklists.
• Conducting analytical reviews of the general ledger to ensure proper recordation of transactions.
• Maintaining chart of accounts, including the analysis of all proposed changes and additions.
• Coordinating and preparing annual audit schedules required by the external auditors.
• Acting as the organization‘s liaison with inquiries by the external auditors during their examination period.
• Preparing external financial reports to financial institutions and rating agencies and other special ad hoc reports for internal and/or external use, as requested.
• Supervising the general ledger staff and managing the general ledger department to ensure operations are maintained on an on-going basis with efficiency, integrity, and accuracy.
• Demonstrating leadership by taking lead roles with Division projects, including delegation of tasks to staff and completion within specified time period.
• Understanding various financial systems and underlying data structure, data tables, and source systems.
• Leveraging technology to efficiently, effectively, and accurately obtain and analyze data.
• Performing analysis utilizing complex and large data sets to identify trends, business practices, and support organization initiatives.
• Identifying, researching, and solving systemic processing, data, and internal control issues which may require collaboration with business units to understand business needs and current processes, presenting and evaluating options, and executing business process change.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana.
• Comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

What This Job Offers

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