Accounting Manager

About Child Mind Institute

We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments.

Position Details:

As part of the Finance team, you will report to the Director of Finance and Accounting. You will be responsible for managing and improving critical operations within the accounting office. You are responsible for the accurate recording of transactions into the organization's financial system and for day-to-day financial tasks, which include maintaining the integrity of the general ledger data, recording of journal entries, cash receipts, and providing general accounting support. You will prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and coordinating our annual audit. This is an exempt, full-time, hybrid position. This position requires a minimum of four (4) days per week in the office, on a schedule determined by your supervisor located in our NYC headquarters office. The in-office requirement and schedule are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the organization.

You Will:

* Review accounting team's journal entries and schedules for cash/investments, payroll/benefits, receivables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, AP/accrued expenses, deferred income/refundable advances, contributions/grants, medical practice revenue, and intercompany transactions.

* Prepare financial reports for month-end close (including combined financial statements)

* Prepare cash flow forecasting and provide monthly detailed cash flow projections.

* Analyze new contributions/grants to determine proper treatment in accordance with Not-For-Profit GAAP.

* Prepare and maintain the Net Assets with Donor Restrictions release schedule, coordinating with the Sponsored Programs team.

* Act as a contact with external auditors and coordinate information and schedules for annual financial and uniform guidance audits and tax returns (Forms 990, CHAR500 and 1120).

* Perform additional job-related responsibilities as assigned.

You Have:

* Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar.

* 6 years of professional nonprofit accounting experience with 2 years of team management experience.

* Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

* Experience communicating and explaining complex financial information.

* Experience manipulating, organizing, and presenting large amounts of data.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Advanced skills in Excel required.

* Experience with non-profit enterprise software, such as SAGE Intacct, Expensify, Workday, Financial Edge, or similar required.

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Pay Range

The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Child Mind Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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