LACER Afterschool Programs Hiring for Finance and Accounting Manager Job at Los Angeles, CA Full Time

The L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs is a nonprofit organization (founded in 1995) providing free after school activities within eight LAUSD Public Schools. L.A.C.E.R. seeks a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process-minded financial leader. Reporting to the Executive Director and Deputy Director, the Finance and Accounting Manager is a detail oriented individual who will oversee the organization’s financial records and accounting business, including payroll. Responsible for maintaining all procedures and controls related to the organization’s financial accounts, both private and public funding. The Finance and Accounting Manager will plan and manage operational accounting functions, handle the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and lead all financial practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning, directing, coordinating the keepsake, and operational accounting functions.
• Annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Month-end closing responsibilities.
• Preparation of financial statements.
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data to ED, DD, and Board Treasurer
• Ensure financial compliance.
• Program and Grant budgets.
• Payroll.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points.
• Ensure proper processing of A/P, payroll, cash, and all other accounting systems.
• Establishes and monitors systems and controls to safeguard financial integrity and meet grant, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that all vendor payment agreements are met.
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to the current economic landscape.
• Conduct monthly review of internal financial statements and provides the ED with recommendations on controlling expenditures or maximizing revenues.
• Coordinates year-end audit preparation and acts as the liaison between external auditors and accounting personnel.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective action.
• Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development.
• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Auditing, accounting, and a clear understanding of non-profit finance.
• Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP).
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
• Strong understanding of banking processes.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to protect company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow.
• Oversee all financial practices with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
• Able to articulate organizational needs to stakeholders and grant funders.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and reading skills.
• Knowledge of and experience in non-profit business models and sustainability.
• Deep understanding of the principles and activities associated with delivering influential people services, talent management, financial management, contracting, grant management, and facilities and administrative services.
• Experience implementing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in practices and processes related to staff, products and services, and partnerships.
• Experience leading organizations through transformational change.
• A strategic and business mindset; a curious, creative, and versatile thinker; comfortable with ambiguity in a complex environment.
• Highly collaborative, with an inclusive and team-oriented work style.
• Excellent communication skills, making complex ideas and concepts clearly and easily understood by others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; adept problem solver; data-driven decision-maker.
• Uses various problem-solving tools and techniques; brings wisdom and experience to decision-making.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Ergonomically safe office environment with desktop computer, desk, chair, and natural light from windows.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing this job, the staff member typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, driving, carrying (max. 40lbs), lifting (max. 40lbs), listening, and speaking.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Our team must accommodate any or all: constant distractions, interruptions; uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; availability for on-call/duty after regular working hours; and exposure to inappropriate behavior and language of others.

BENEFITS

After a 90-day probationary period – the following benefits are offered for full-time employees:

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) plan (no match at this time)
• Personal/Sick time
• Vacation Time

Website: www.LACERafterschool.org

*No phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday