Endeavors Looking for Director of Accounting at United States, Texas, San Antonio Full Time

Title

Director of Accounting

About the Organization

OUR MISSION

Endeavors passionately serves vulnerable people in crisis through our innovative, personalized approach.

We seek to provide comprehensive, effective, and innovative services that encourage growth, allowing people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. Why? Because we believe that everyone holds the capacity to grow, heal, change, succeed, and affect others positively.

OUR VISION

We restore dignity and improve the quality of life for the vulnerable people we serve through the benefits of our programs.

We seek to unify families and communities torn apart by poverty, unemployment, or neglect by providing real, practical solutions and a path to earned income. We do this through a wide array of programs and services supporting children, families, veterans and those struggling with mental illness and other significant disabilities.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Shift

Days

Number of Openings

1

Category

Accounting/Finance

Location

San Antonio, TX

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Director of Accounting manages the day to day operations of the general ledger (GL) accounting functions of a combined entity providing services in over 15 states, with over $400 million in annual revenues and over $500 million in assets. Reporting to the Controller, this position ensures the overall accuracy of the general ledger through the timely closing of the books and the prompt reconciliation of all balances supporting these books and records.

Position Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and manages the month-end GL closing process of a combined entity including the timely closing of the monthly books ensuring the accuracy of the financial data and that closing and reporting requirements are consistently met by deadlines.
• Selects, supervises, trains, develops and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.
• Supervises staff and ensures the timely review and reconciliation GL accounts; assists staff with researching discrepancies and resolving open items.
• Provides technical guidance to staff for non-routine and/or complex accounting transactions.
• Assists with the preparation and coordination of the external audit process by providing all requested information, documents, and records in a timely manner; responds to inquiries from external auditors. Serving as a secondary contact to the Controller for external auditors.
• Reviews financial transactions to ensure the comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP).
• Investigates financial variances, performs routine accounting analyses, and prepares reports of findings and recommendations for Accounting Management review.
• Maintains the GL accounting code structure in coordination with the Director of Financial Reporting and Budget and ensures appropriate application of all relevant accounting practices and procedures.
• Recommends, develops, and implements policies, guidelines, or procedures for the GL aimed at improving and/or ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient accounting processes.
• Collaborates with the Director of Financial Reporting and Budget with forecasting, allocating, monitoring, and evaluating the financial resources for the assigned areas.
• Performs special projects and/or coordinates special projects for assigned area as required by Accounting Management.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to “Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.”

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required, Master’s Degree and CPA preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least eight years’ experience in general ledger accounting, experience with nonprofit accounting and or multi-entity reporting preferred. At least five years’ supervisory experience required. Consolidation accounting experience preferred. Sage Intacct experience preferred. 2-3 years working with an institution subject to Uniform Guidance and grant administration preferred.

ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion.

LICENSES: Driver’s License with clear record.

VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.

OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates.

EXCEPTIONS TO THESE CRITERIA MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD.

Salary/Wage

EOE Statement

Endeavors and Endeavors Unlimited, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. Endeavors and Endeavors Unlimited, Inc. also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Endeavors and Endeavors Unlimited, Inc. are “Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.”

This position is currently accepting applications.

Title

Director of Accounting