Senior Manager - Accounting

Inspire Brands, Inc.$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
  • 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit
  • 2+ years of experience in a managerial role
  • Proficiency in multi-entity accounting
  • Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of foundation accounting
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile bank accounts
  • Develop detailed financial forecasts and maintain cash flow projections
  • Manage the annual audit process and prepare Form 990 documentation
  • Create and maintain reports in accounting software
  • Process grant payments and manage accounts receivable
  • Coordinate state registration filings and insurance coverage

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a meaningful nonprofit sector
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on team input
  • Professional development opportunities in accounting practices
  • Exposure to high-level financial decision-making and strategic planning
  • Comprehensive training provided for accounting software
Full Job Description

The Senior Manager, Accounting is responsible for providing accurate and timely accounting, forecasting and reporting for all the Inspire Brands Foundations. In addition, this person will manage the annual audit and 990 tax return processes ensuring all required approvals and deadlines are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

Accounting

  • Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of all Foundation accounting
  • Prepare and post monthly journal entries
  • Reconcile bank accounts monthly
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
  • Prepare yearly budget
  • Manage accounts receivable collections
  • Pay bills, print checks and make all deposits weekly
  • Process grant payments weekly (1000+ / year)
  • Issue 1099-NEC forms yearly
  • Ensure accuracy of data transfers between systems (Salesforce, Accounting and Treasury)
  • Owner and troubleshooter of Foundation accounting software including managing all users in the system.  Educate and train IBF team on accounting software

Forecasting

  • Develop and maintain detailed financial forecasts, including income statements and cash flow projections
  • Build short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure liquidity and support strategic planning
  • Collaborate with team members to gather input for revenue and expense projections. 
  • Monitor performance against forecasts and provide variance analysis with explanations

Reporting

  • Create, update and maintain all reports in accounting software (forecasts, cashflow, income statement) 
  • Maintain fixed assets reporting
  • Provide up-to-date reporting of Foundation reserve funds

Audit/990 Tax Form

  • Manage audit process with Foundation’s outside auditor
  • Prepare and complete all necessary documentation for annual audit
  • Prepare and complete all necessary documentation for Form 990 tax return
  • Ensure filings are submitted to Board of Trustees for approval prior to filing

Miscellaneous

  • Ensure state registration filings are completed on time
  • Obtain yearly insurance coverage for the organization
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: 4+ yr degree in Accounting

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: 7+ years of accounting experience (nonprofit preferred)

Minimum: of 2+ years people management experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

  • Multi-entity accounting
  • Sage Intacct
  • Naturally organized and methodical with strong attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Able to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Expert working knowledge in Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Self-starter
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

About Inspire Brands, Inc.

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