Destination Cleveland Hiring for Finance and Administration Manager Job at Cleveland, OH Full Time

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Destination Cleveland is in the business of driving economic impact and stimulating community vitality for Cleveland through memorable leisure and travel experiences. Our team is made up of passionate Clevelanders who want to help the community by marketing it as a destination.

We have an unceasing love for Cleveland and we never stop talking about it. We know Cleveland inside and out. We always believe this is our year and so is next year, and the year after. We engage with our community (a lot). And we defend The Land to the core.

But, we’re not just talking the talk. We’re rolling up our sleeves and getting the job done. We’re a hub of hard-working, dedicated, innovative professionals. And that’s who we like to hire.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Finance and administration Manager will be responsible for dual aspects in the finance and administration management. This position will hold a significant role in month-end and year-end closing of the general ledger, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, preparing internal financial statements, assisting with the annual financial statement audit and organizational board management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare month-end and year-end general ledger journal entries to ensure financial statements are in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts including bed tax, prepaid expenses and accruals.
• Maintain fixed asset and convention subsidy schedules.
• Enter bank deposits and prepare bank account reconciliations.
• Prepare internal monthly financial reports for department heads.
• Assist with annual budget process.
• Assist with annual financial statement audit.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of partnership revenues with bank deposits.
• Write donor acknowledgments when contributions are received.
• Manage in-kind donations to ensure appropriate tracking.
• Assist with the preparation of all compliance filings including, but not limited to, IRS form 990 and the State of Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee (JLEC).
• Participate in organizational projects and provide financial guidance and direction.
• Provide input regarding policies and procedures and internal controls to ensure segregation of duties and to help prevent, detect and defer fraud.
• Lead the management of the Board of Directors, including the administrative responsibilities of maintaining current data, meeting preparation, and typing board minutes.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with GAAP and recent accounting pronouncements
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environment

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting and 3+ years of financial management/accounting experience preferred OR 6+ years relevant experience. CPA preferred

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Reasoning ability: ability to solve practical problems
• Community involvement, such as volunteering or board participation
• Strong collaboration skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent talking and/or listening
• Regular sitting
• Occasional standing, walking and lifting of up to 25 pounds
• Requires close vision

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid after a mandatory training period of up to three months. Three days in office are required to ensure adequate finance department coverage in office.

Office environment; moderate noise. Offsite visits/appointments required.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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