OverviewThe Controller's Office is responsible for AARP's enterprise-wide accounting activities. This includes maintaining internal controls; compliance with federal, state, and other legal reporting requirements; grants management; revenue recognition; general ledger activity; accounts payable/receivable; payroll; tax; and procurement functions to include managing strategic outsourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management.
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Manager, Accounting ensures the organization's accounting and financial data is accurate and in compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory standards. This role oversees month-end close, revenue recognition, billing, collections, cash receipts, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and audit support while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable regulatory requirements. In partnership with internal stakeholders and business partners, the Manager provides financial expertise, ensures the integrity of financial data, and drives process improvements. This position plays a critical role in the preparation of audited financial statements, the management of significant revenue streams, and the continuous enhancement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.
Responsibilities- Oversees and manages the preparation and consolidation of financial statements.
- Responds to inquiries from internal clients and researches and resolves concerns and/or discrepancies.
- Ensures financial applications are compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory requirements.
- Supervises and reviews journal entries, reconciliations, and other work products generated by accountants.
- Serves as liaison with internal clients to gather and distribute financial information and ensure clients understand financial policies and the importance of compliance therewith.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
- Experience managing accounting operations, including transaction processing, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with internal accounting policies and GAAP.
- Experience leading and developing professional accounting staff, including goal setting, work assignment, coaching, performance feedback, and talent development.
- Experience supporting year-end financial audit, including preparing financial statements and disclosures that comply with GAAP.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Preferred:
- 5+ years of supervisory experience in an accounting department. 2+ years of public accounting experience.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Peoplesoft or Oracle and financial reporting tools.
- Experience evaluating complex revenue contracts and applying ASC 606 guidance to determine proper accounting treatment.
AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Additional Requirements- Regular and reliable job attendance.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
- Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions.
- In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise.
AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Hybrid Work EnvironmentAARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.
Compensation and BenefitsAARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.
