Summary: This position is responsible for oversight of The Coalition for the Homeless accounting operations, financial reporting and internal controls. As lead accountant, manage daily financial transactions, ensure regulatory compliance and act as lead contact for the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Reports to: Executive Director
Direct Reports: None, but coordinates with Grants Manager and Office Manager
Classification: Regular Full-Time Professional
Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 based on experience
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience. Exceptional organizational, analytical and communication skills. Ability to work with others to manage multiple public and private programs and monthly lease payments. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) or advanced QuickBooks.. Ability to oversee audit and upload documents needed for the audit process. Must have access to insured vehicle.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analytics
- Lead and assist with the month-end and year-end close processes.
- Prepare and publish timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Report monthly to Board of Directors on financial reports
- Oversee all accounting operations, including monthly General Ledger and bank statement reconciliations as well as federal grant reconciliations.
- Analyze financial data, monitor variances, and summarize spending trends to prevent budget deficiencies.
- Serve as Administrator for Quickbooks accounting software.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure strict compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and local, state, and federal grant regulations for 501(c) (3) organization.
- Coordinate and lead annual external audits and 990, ensuring all audit requests are entered into audit application and implementing reporting changes based on audit findings.
- Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies & procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure all internal control policies are followed including data privacy and compliance with procurement policies.
- Ensure timely deposits and oversight of credit cards.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist executive leadership in preparing the annual operating budget and ongoing financial forecasts and enter the annual budget in Quickbooks.
- Manage cash flow forecasting to ensure adequate liquidity for daily operations and future growth.
Interested candidates, please send your resume and cover letter to: Natalie Harris - nharris@louhomeless.org