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Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo · 2 days ago

Accounting Manager

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is seeking to hire an Accounting Manager. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of financial processes, managing complex accounting tasks, and supporting the organization's strategic goals.

CharityCommunitiesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Manage Investment, Trust, and Outside Investor Accounting

Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting entries related to outside investors

Maintain accurate records of income allocations, annuity payments, charitable remainder trusts (CRTs), charitable gift annuities (CGAs) and pooled income funds

Prepare internal financial reports summarizing activity and outstanding balances for program and mission related investments

Gift, Stock and Contribution-Related Accounting

Oversee all accounting functions related to stock gifts, including receipt dates, share quantities, valuation, and donor information. Also includes communication and coordination with our Giving Strategies team, who is responsible for working with current and prospective clients

Support gift processing workflows and maintain accurate client project accounting within the financial system

Grants, External Funding and Program Support

Support financial reporting for the Niagara Area Foundation and Wyoming Foundation, both geographic divisions of the Community Foundation, to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely delivery of required reports

Develop and maintain reporting for grant-related information to inform Community Impact meetings

Coordinate with Community Impact staff to ensure grant activity aligns with the general ledger and organizational reporting expectations

Budget to Actual Reporting

Prepare budget to actual quarterly reports

Assist Controller and VP of Finance with monitoring results and highlighting key variances and trends

Assist other functional areas with budget reporting needs

Systems, Process Improvement, and ACH Implementation

Help support the ACH implementation project, supporting the transition to new payment methods and ensuring strong internal controls and accurate processing of disbursements

Collaborate with other team members to enhance system efficiencies and reporting accuracy

Support the Controller in documenting and improving standard operation procedures within Finance

Audit, Compliance and Internal Controls

Support the Controller in preparing for audits and other compliance deliverables

Maintain strong internal controls related to investment accounting, grants, reconciliations, annuities and assigned financial processes

Protect the Foundation’s reputation and value by maintaining confidentiality and promoting the highest standards of accuracy

OTHER JOB DUTIES

Perform special projects or tasks as assigned by the Controller

Support other functional areas with financial assistance they may need

Qualification

Accounting principles (GAAP)Financial reportingInvestment managementMicrosoft ExcelGeneral ledger managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

A minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in investment management, fund accounting, and/or financial reporting

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and financial software systems

Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices (GAAP)

Experience with reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger management

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders of various backgrounds and interests in the community

Commitment to continuous learning and professional development