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    Director, Accounting - Los Angeles, United States - United Way of Greater Los Angeles

    United Way of Greater Los Angeles
    United Way of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, United States

    1 week ago

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    WHO WE ARE
    United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is home to the change makers and justice seekers. We're individuals from various walks of life making collective steps towards a better future for our community.

    Our focus is on bringing about real and sustainable change by unleashing the collective power of people to open minds, unite diverse communities, and convert compassion into action for a more just, inclusive, and thriving L.A.

    County.

    Together, we make tangible impact on some of our toughest community issues including poverty, homelessness, education equity, and economic mobility.

    For us, being 'united' isn't just in reference to our organization but to our hope for the future of Los Angeles.

    Regardless of race, gender, orientation, or self-identification - we do our part as one by making room for all.

    WHY WE NEED YOU

    We are inviting smart, diligent and process-oriented accounting leaders who get excited about digging into details to improve organizational efficiency to apply for our Director, Accounting role.

    You will contribute to defining and developing decision making processes to budget organization-wide across all programmatic, grantmaking, and infrastructure needs and to inform revenue and fundraising strategies.

    To achieve this, you will partner with internal client groups to identify potential organizational needs, map revenue sources, and participate in the development of a multi-year revenue tracking tool.

    You will have the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation strategies for process improvement and optimizing day-to-day accounting functions.


    HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE

    Accounting:
    o Lead Accounting and Gift Processing teams in the execution of day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including directing the monthly closing process ensuring it is completed timely and accurately
    o Prepare, review and analyze interim financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness

    o Actively participate and advise in all accounting matters, including those that relate to new community impact initiatives such the Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI) and Women's Investment Network (WIN-LA), etc.

    o Review and approve all accounts payable transactions ensuring timely payment of expenses and proper recording against budgets
    o Participate in the preparation of the annual operating budget and annual funding budget
    o Manage contract financial review process, including analysis for improvements to minimize Organization's business risk
    o Ensure proper internal controls exist throughout the Organization to safeguard company assets

    Audit & Compliance:
    o Direct and lead our annual financial statement audit and form 990 with assistance from VP, Finance.
    o Build relationships with and serve as primary contact for external auditors and tax team
    o Prepare agendas and meeting materials for the Audit and Investment Committee meetings
    o Lead administrative and compliance requirements for the organization's pension plan, including preparing and reviewing annual census data, annual audit and Form 5500, and pension distributions to participants
    o Manage other compliance requirements, such as insurance renewals, solicitation permits and reports, and other government required compliance reports

    Revenue Processing:
    o Oversee and manage the recording and accounting of Revenue Processing teams
    o Manage and coordinate all interactions and activities related to donations of stock, including partnering with internal and external partners to ensure proper recording
    o Oversee unapplied (suspense) items process to ensure all items are resolved within 15 days

    Process Improvements:
    o Manage the day-to-day implementation of Sage Intacct and Microsoft CRM software
    o Lead the development and documentation of process improvements for both manual and automated accounting processes
    o Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce organizational financial policies and procedures and maximize utilization of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness

    Team Management & Development:
    o Mentor and coach a diverse team of Accounting and Gift Processing professionals to grow skillsets, support individual professional development goals, and inspire team members to both lead and follow
    o Provide direct but respectful constructive feedback in real-time and during formal review periods to elevate team performance, maintain accountability, and reach goals
    o Be prepared to back up the functions of the accounting team when staff are out of the office
    WHAT 1 YEAR OF SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
    Defining and developing decision process to budget organizationally across all programmatic, grantmaking, and infrastructure needs with processes created to map needs and decide revenue and fundraising strategies
    Development of detailed process guides and training documentation for all day-to-day use cases supporting the launch of new Sage Intacct accounting software
    Increased efficiency of the department through the review, evaluation, and improvement of processes related to revenue subledger and facility needs
    Monthly closing are completed timely with the publication of the Interim financial statements
    SKILLS YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (The Must-Haves)

    Education & Experience:
    o Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
    o CPA license required
    o Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or audit is required; experience at CPA firm, experience in banking, lending, loan processing, corporate finance, real estate investments, or related areas strongly preferred
    o Minimum 3 years of experience supervising and developing direct reports
    o Intermediate excel skills required
    o Experience with accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics SL, Sage Intacct or Microsoft CRM required

    Personal Qualities:
    o You enjoy a hybrid environment that includes both in-person and remote work styles and are able to work from our DTLA office on Tuesdays and Thursdays

    o You are able to provide documentation of your status as fully vaccinated with primary series of COVID-19 vaccine upon being hired.

    o You understand the value of racial equity as an organizational operating principle and are committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

    o You stay calm under pressure and are committed to doing what it takes to meet tight deadlines when necessary.

    o You know how to manage a team in a way that holds everyone accountable while also identifying opportunities to provide guidance, feedback and mentorship.

    HOW TO KNOW IF YOU'RE A FIT (The Nice-to-Haves)

    Your accounting skills help the dollars make cents - you can track expenses, process invoices and keep transactions updated with ease.

    You are keen on accuracy - we can trust you to make sure the information given to our stakeholders is double-checked and correct.

    You know how to talk the talk by communicating clearly, concisely and - most importantly - respectfully.
    You never drop the ball when it comes to following through and getting the job done.
    You have a 'forever student' mentality and look for the lessons that can learned in any given scenario.
    Marie Kondo has nothing on you – you take joy in organizing and identifying opportunities to be more efficient.

    You've always lived true to the phrase, 'Where there's a will, there's a way," and you're willing to pave the way by creating or improving processes where needed.

    Your strong work ethic gets going when the going gets tough during late nights, early mornings or weekend assignments.

    You know your way around the Microsoft Windows operating systems and all it's essential programs including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

    Hiring Salary Range:
    $100,000-$130,000 dependent on internal equity and a variety of job-related factors including, but not limited to, experience, training, education, and market demands.

    The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) plan, pension, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off.

    United Way of Greater Los Angeles is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

    We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

    We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.


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