Pivotal Solutions ยท 21 hours ago
Accounting Manager (Non Profit Exp Needed) - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPivotal Solutions is a nonprofit organization seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and collaborate with external accounting firms. The role involves managing month-end and year-end close processes, cash management, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
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Hiring Manager
Christopher Correale
Responsibilities
Participates in employee growth plans, including quarterly conversations and annual review meetings
Manage the month-end and year-end close processes with the outsourced accounting firm, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Cash management, including review and payment of invoices via Bill.com, wires, and review of weekly cash analysis
Timely analysis and review of monthly financials, with an understanding of month-over-month expense trends, identifying potential problems, defining and implementing corrective actions
Collaborate with the Human Resources team and payroll accountant to properly record bi-weekly payroll/benefit adjustments and entries
Assist leaders in identifying, projecting and addressing monthly budget variances
Monitor fixed assets/depreciation entries, and assist with ensuring adequate insurance coverage
Work with Fund Development and the external accounting firm to review and reconcile donations from CRM to Intacct
Work with the external accounting firm to maintain general ledger structure via Sage Intacct software, including departmental hierarchies, GL account and reporting structure, and any system modifications as needed
Assist budget owners and external accounting firm with annual budget process, year-end financial statement audit, grant audits, Form 990 preparation, banking projects and any other external auditor requests
Drive and implement process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and accuracy. Ad-hoc reporting
Qualification
Required
Good understanding of non-profit fund accounting
Leadership experience
Inquisitive
Tech-savvy
Collaborative
Process improvement mindset
Positive can-do attitude
Outstanding analytical problem-solving skills with an orientation toward results, action, impact, and influence
Demonstrated accountability for results and understanding of the financial impact of decisions
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask well
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Effective time management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Project management skills and highly organized
Attentive to details
Able to maintain excellent constituent relationships
Deadline-driven team player
Excellent communication, both verbal and written
Highly personable and persuasive
B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or Finance with solid understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and reporting standards
Five or more years of relevant accounting, processing, and reporting experience
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Suite tools
Ability to utilize database software, research programs, MS Office Suite and Drive, and all social media platforms
Preferred
CPA preferred
Experience with Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, and ADP Workforce Now
Company
Pivotal Solutions
Pivotal Solutions serves CIOs, CTOs, HR Directors and CFOs in a broad cross section of industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase