Associate Director of Accounting

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Finance Director, provides support and guidance to Accounting and Payroll Supervisors and staff to ensure that all financial records comply with generally accepted accounting practices including monitoring of internal controls over the agency's assets and resources.
• Provides technical advice and knowledge to others within the department and ensures interim coverage to departmental and agency functions when staff are out.
• In collaboration with department supervisors and under the guidance of the Finance Director, facilitates the hiring, orientation and training of new employees, reviewing staff performance in a regular and consistent manner and facilitating disciplinary actions with staff who are not meeting standards, in accordance with HR guidance and policy.
• Reports to the Finance Director on the completion of tasks by the department, identifying barriers to efficiency and accuracy and provides potential reasonable solutions to barriers.
• Assists the Finance Director with various audits and other financial reports and analysis.
• Under the direction of the Finance Director, participates in the planning, development, organization and implementation of the organization's accounting, operational policies, procedures, and processes to ensure accurate, organized, efficient, and compliant management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business, plus demonstrated progressively responsible accounting experience — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and/or training experience a plus.
• CPA license preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and high proficiency with computer software and MS Excel.
• Non-profit and/or fund accounting experience a plus.
• Possess accounting knowledge and experience sufficient to meet the demands of the position, including proficiency with a variety of software applications.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct at all times.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and changing priorities; demonstrating strong organizational skills and effective use of time.
• Use effective customer relations skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups in a fast paced environment, displaying an understanding of group dynamics and dealing with pressure effectively.
• Possess business experience sufficient to meet the demands of the position, and computer proficiency is required. Must have strong computer skills, including MS Excel and MS Word.
• Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.