Amalgamated Foundation · 1 week ago
Senior Manager, Accounting
Amalgamated Foundation is a platform for social change philanthropy that manages more than 200 donor-advised funds and collaborative funds. They are seeking a proactive finance professional to manage daily financial activities, including accounting, reporting, compliance, and financial systems to ensure efficient operations. The role involves contributing to the implementation of new financial systems and improving financial processes and controls.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Support Finance Director in managing general accounting functions, including accounts payable and general ledger
Ensure monthly internal audit review to confirm transactions are accurate and processes are sound
Prepare quarterly staffing invoices for shared service contracts with external organizations
Review and approve AP invoices and payment batches
Review and process reimbursement batches and approve credit card and expense report entries with a high degree of adherence to ACF policies and internal controls
Review and approve operational activity entries
Proactively learn and leverage new technologies to improve reporting, controls, system efficiency, and data quality
Continually seek out efficiencies and methods of leveraging technology to improve accounting workflows
Prepare and run monthly financial reports, including but not limited to Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Budget vs. Actual, Fund Balance reports
Develop, format, and deliver financial reports for Board meetings and leadership review
Develop and produce customized monthly and ad hoc reports for third-party fund managers and external partners
Prepare annual 1099 filings and assigned schedules for annual audit and Form 990
Remain informed of changes to GAAP standards or IRS regulations that may impact the Foundation
Play a key role in the implementation, testing and adoption of NetSuite and related financial systems
Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems, internal controls, and reporting accuracy and efficiency
Ability to proactively iterate and improve financial systems as the organization continues to scale and introduce new products and financial offerings
After NetSuite launch date, assume back-office processing, including but not limited, to recording investment transactions, bank reconciliation, fees, and close procedures
Provide backup support for the Finance Manager as needed to ensure continuity of operations
Special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred) or equivalent experience and a minimum of 7 years of work experience in a nonprofit or philanthropic environment
Experience managing daily activities while also ensuring an accurate and reliable monthly close and regular reporting
Demonstrates advanced proficiency with financial and business systems, including NetSuite and Microsoft Office products
Hands-on, energetic, organized team player with proven ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment, manage competing priorities, exercise discretion, and work independently
Supports change management efforts with empathy, clear communication, and attention to user adoption
Engaged in deadlines, deliverables, and team dynamics within a remote workforce
Strong written and oral communication and ability to relate and communicate effectively across all levels of staff
Ability to work joyfully in a highly collaborative, remote environment
Dedication ACF mission and to pristine customer service
Ability to independently learn new software systems and quickly adapt to multiple software systems
Preferred
An active CPA license
Experience with fund accounting and understanding financial intermediaries
Client facing, or customer service experience
Knowledge and use of relevant business systems including Tipalti, Vena, and SOVOS
Benefits
100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
401k match
PTO and leave policies
Professional development funds
Remote work stipend