Senior Accounting Manager

LBMC Staffing Solutions•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Manager works with the Director of Finance to foster the financial sustainability of the school within a culture of excellence, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and customer service while facilitating the management of the school’s financial resources. This person will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and customer services-oriented approach as a leader in the Business Office operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant subject.
Possess advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel).
Excellent at multi-tasking and managing deadlines.
Fluency in Microsoft Excel and Word and familiarity with database concepts.

Nice To Haves

Five to seven years of accounting and management experience preferred.
Experience working in independent schools or nonprofits (preferred).
Experience with Blackbaud Enterprise Solutions, including The Financial Edge accounting package, Tuition Management, and Raisers’ Edge development software is a plus.
Knowledge of unique financial accounting and reporting requirements of nonprofit education institutions.

Responsibilities

Fostering the financial stewardship of the school by providing excellence in the Business Office department.
Superior financial management of school’s financial resources via accurate and timely financial reporting and accounting.
Working with all customers within the school (faculty, staff, families) to provide superior customer service relative to financial issues.
Creating a positive working environment that inspires and motivates others, communicating effectively with others and fostering an environment of respect and teamwork.
Writing proficiently to communicate financial reports and other financial information.
Maintaining the highest level of integrity in all aspects of the job.
Maintaining, evaluating, and implementing optimal and appropriate internal controls.
Communicating accounting policies and ensuring compliance.
Using teamwork and creative thinking to problem solve and be solutions-oriented.
Championing initiatives to review and streamline accounting policies/processes.
Assisting others with technology-based process improvements.
Creating plans to meet departmental goals and objectives and monitoring these plans to ensure success.
Supervising the daily operations of the Business Office Operations related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activity.