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Accounting Manager - Fs πŸ”₯


Why Join Us:


We believe our team members are our greatest company asset and value them as such! Our staff are all strong team players who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.


FOREsight: Building on the success of CSBM, FOREsight provides accounting and financial services to nonprofits in the education sector. This includes independent and faith-based schools, after-school programs, and social service nonprofits. We are a mission-driven organization and choose to work with organizations that are advancing the education sector and empowering youth.


The Accounting Manager will be assigned to work with a variety of clients from charter schools and non-profit organizations. The Accounting Manager role serves as the controller for our clients and requires strong communication skills, project management skills, being organized, team-oriented, knowledge of accrual accounting, and the ability to partner with key stakeholders. The Accounting Manager actively manages all aspects of the finances for multiple clients. In this consulting role, the Accounting Manager regularly exercises independent judgment on client financial matters.


Although the scope of work is different for every client, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for performing Accounting Manager/Controller level activities as well as other tasks and duties outlined below.


Your Duties:


  • Establishes financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information, and managing the accounting team.
  • Manage and execute the full scope of audits for a variety of non-profit clients
  • Regularly interact and consult with client leadership, their staff, the governing board of directors/trustees, and Finance Committees on financial management
  • Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
  • Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts and adhering to established accounting policies and procedures.
  • Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; and preparing financial reports.
  • Guides finance staff by coordinating work assignments and answering questions.
  • Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
  • Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
  • Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising client leadership on needed actions.
  • Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
  • Partner with key stakeholders on financial management.
  • Analyze and prepare the schedules for annual audits in collaboration with outside CPA firms.
  • Ability to work with multiple clients both virtually and on-site as required (on-site work will be conducted under our applicable safety guidelines)

You Should Know:


  • Microsoft Office 365 with strong knowledge of Excel.
  • QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
  • Intacct, FundEZ, Great Plains, NetSuite preferred.
  • Payroll Management Software (ADP, Paychex, or similar).

Your Qualifications / Skills:


  • Developing budgets.
  • Managing multiple clients.
  • Project management.
  • Tracking budget expenses.
  • Team management.
  • Accounting.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Managing processes.
  • Motivating others.
  • Results driven.
  • Analysis & Reporting.

Getting In:


  • Must include a resume with a cover letter tailored to this specific position.
  • We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Your Education & Experience:


  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 6+ years of accounting experience is preferred.
  • 3+ years of financial reporting, and financial management experience, including audit management is preferred.
  • Prior experience managing and prioritizing the work of team members is preferred.
  • Prior experience managing multiple projects and clients is preferred.
  • Prior experience working in a non-profit, charter school, or socially responsible organization is a plus.

The Perks:


  • Health, Dental, and Vision.
  • Flexible spending accounts – Medical and Transit.
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus.
  • 401k Match.

CSBM is headquartered in NYC; this position is remote.

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