Summary

With limited direction and a thorough understanding of accounting principles, this role assists in managing the accounting workflow, providing accounting direction, and analytical support as needed.

Description

The Finance Manager is responsible for all accounting duties for Longmont Humane Society. With limited direction and a thorough understanding of accounting principles, this role assists in managing the accounting workflow, providing accounting direction, and analytical support as needed. This includes providing direction and acting as a resource to ensure complete, accurate, and timely work. The Finance Manager implements internal control procedures that safeguard the organization and comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations. This position reports to the Executive Director.

This position is primarily in-person and on-site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure all accounting duties are completed monthly (including, but not limited to, G/L, A/P, A/R, balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations)
Direct budget process by working closely with the senior management team to prepare annual budgets and cash flow projections
Assures GAAP compliance and adequate matching of expenses and revenues by making all necessary accrual and reversal entries into the general ledger
Track restricted vs. unrestricted funds and help ensure grant compliance
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales tax filings for various jurisdictions
Ensure that financial reporting requirements of external funding sources and regulatory agencies are met
Prepare monthly financial statements and year-end financial statements for the Executive Director and the Board of Directors
Reconcile fundraising database to accounting records monthly
Calculate cost of goods sold for retail store and public clinic monthly
Direct financial planning and investment strategies
Monitor the budget monthly and provide updates to senior management team for each of their departments
Accurately prepare documents for annual audit and 990 tax return in a timely manner
Accurately prepare and submit annual property tax exemption form as required by the State of Colorado

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience with a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is strongly preferred
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Bill.com
Experience with creating and managing a budget

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of 501(c)(3) nonprofit accounting practices.
Advanced computer skills, including Office 365.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking skills.
Great attention to detail to ensure integrity and accuracy of all financial and administration data.
Ability to accomplish work in order of priority and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.