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Manager, Accounting, National
Remote, United States
ID:1176-493
Full-Time/Regular
At Make-A-Wish®America, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing.Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Nearly 40 years ago the inspiration for Make-A-Wish began with one little boy’s wish to be a police officer. Today, together with our volunteers, donors, staff and supporters, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 500,000 life-changing wishes and transformed countless lives.
THE TEAM
Make-A-Wish America is the national headquarters for our organization, providing resources and support for our Chapters around the country. The Finance Team is focused on supporting our chapters through a shared financial services model, providing chapters with financial processing, reporting, and tax filings. They also maintain the financial health of the national office through budgeting, monthly reporting, accounting, reconciliations, and payables.
THE ROLE
The Manager, Accounting is a key contributor to the mission by taking responsibility for the internal and external financial reporting and supporting NetSuite reporting for all Make-A-Wish chapters. The Accounting Manager will be expected to develop a complete understanding of existing Make-A-Wish financial reporting and to innovate in areas where improvements may be made.
WHERE YOU COME IN
As the Manager, Accounting you will:
- Identify and resolve issues and enhancements to the financial reporting of the National Office specifically regarding the integration of third-party data (CRM, banking, investments, etc.) into the financial statements on a timely and transparent basis.
- Primary responsibility for the cash monitoring and bank reconciliation process including leading migration of cash entries from Salesforce to NetSuite; Day-to-day liaison between MAWA and US Bank.
- Lead recording, monitoring and communication on Accounts Receivable, including providing reporting on outstanding receivables (chapter, corporate, major gifts and endowments).
- Monitor endowments for compliance with spending policy, transfer funds as necessary and provide reporting to necessary parties.
- Work in partnership with Finance leadership to create the monthly and quarterly financials including variance comments for the board and SLT.
- Support the audit process with responsibility for key schedules including FAS157 footnote and other cash, receivables and endowment related testing.
- Provide support across the organization to ensure transactions are reported consistently including coding and examination against budgeted expenses.
- Liaise with other departments to obtain information to insure accurate accruals and prepaid expenses.
- As the group continues to evolve, this manager role would expand from the specific task supervision of junior associates to full supervisory responsibilities for more junior associates.
- Performs other job-related duties, as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Accrual accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in accounting and/or financial reporting
- Previous experience with NetSuite or similar systems
- Demonstrated expertise using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
- CPA designation and nonprofit experience would be a plus
- High level communication skills to lead, influence and negotiate across the organization
- Growth mindset, inspired to innovate and solve problems
- Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Position may require travel to organizational conferences and events.
WHAT WE OFFER
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
- Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
- Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish
- Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance
- Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
TIME OFF
- Up to 15 PTO days
- 10 Sick Days
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
- 2 Personal Days accrued annually
- Maternity Leave
ALSO…
- Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
- Inidual and Leadership Development
- Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
*Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vision
Make-A-Wish is committed to championing ersity, equity and inclusion, fostering an organization that is accessible and welcoming. In turn, we are uniting communities to help make more wishes possible.
- Our mission is most effectively fulfilled through a commitment to ersity, equity and inclusion as core values and practice.
- It is only through our mosaic of different cultures, perspectives and experiences that we can grant life-changing wishes to every eligible child.
- As the world’s largest wish-granting organization we stand against racism and intolerance and are committed to representation and acceptance, creating a sense of belonging, and practicing fairness in creating opportunities for our wish families, volunteers and staff.
We respect and ensure equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, perceived disability and other legally protected characteristics. Make-A-Wish America utilizes E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.