Senior Accounting Manager

Our client is looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to join their growing team. LULAC HeadStart is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization committed to excellence in the delivery of child and family development services in the Greater New Haven CT Community. LULAC’s professional staff helps children prepare for success in learning and life.

This position will serve as an active member of the Executive Management Team helping to develop and implement the agency’s vision and mission.

The Senior Accounting Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the financial operations for the agency. Reporting directly to the Executive Director (ED), the Senior Accounting Manager will provide accounting, budgetary, operational and programmatic support to all agency programs and activities. The Senior Accounting Manager will be the primary agency contact for all contractual matters, proposals for new or extended programs and new business development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Actively manage the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the agency. Supervise the ERSEA/Fiscal Specialist and supports them in managing the Billing, Family Invoicing, Accounts Receivable and Accounts payables functions. Develop budgets for the agency, individual programs, and new/proposed/expanded services, including the preparation of budget revisions as needed. Collaborates with the HR department and ED in supervising and completing the payroll process.

Maintain finance policies and procedures, and trains staff accordingly. Supervises procurement procedures and ensures program compliance. Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial reports for the agency, its programs, and activities. Report on financial results and issues to the ED and Board of Directors. Collaborates with the ED in preparing and submitting annual and one-time grant applications. Supervise the budgets included in grant applications and ensures that financial planning and goals are met. Oversee and review the preparation of all programs financial reporting required for funding sources.

Oversee the agency’s banking activities and actively manage cash flow to ensure it meets agency needs. Manage the negotiation and execution of agency contracts with funding sources, vendors and collaborative service providers. Manage accounting control systems and internal audits enduring the accurate and timely production of accounting information and financial reports. Monitor changes in legal, regulatory, and administrative environments and implement changes in procedures and needed to maintain compliance while maximizing operational and financial results. Review efficiency/effectiveness of employee benefit programs, seeking approaches to lower costs where possible and consistent with required quality levels. Serve as the agency’s primary liaison with its independent Auditor to ensure the annual audit is completed smoothly and in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• General accounting and financial reporting procedures in accordance with the State of Connecticut OPM Cost Standards, GAAP, and OMB Circulars A-133 and A-122.
• State of Connecticut contract/grant budgeting/reporting procedures and requirements.
• Payroll reporting and processing of payroll taxes.
• Employee benefits, including the management of health care and retirement plans.
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting software packages.

Ability To:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the financial/accounting management function.
• Create, analyze, and report on financial statements and budgets.
• Supervise staff, develop job descriptions, and provide performance evaluations and improvement plants.
• Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work well with, and be responsive to the needs of, internal and external customers, including the Board of Directors, funding sources, other provider organizations.
• Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
• Five to seven years of senior management experience with an organization with operations more than $5 million per year and over 100 employees preferably with a non-profit agency.
• Managerial experience with non-profit social service.
• Certified Public Accountant designation a plus.

Monday to Friday

$110,000.00- $120,000.00 per year

Location: New Haven, CT Office

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

401(k) matching

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Dental insurance

Paid time off