Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) · 1 week ago
Manager of Accounting and Audit or Senior Manager of Accounting and Audit
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expCenter for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on climate solutions. The Senior Manager of Accounting and Audit will oversee all standard accounting processes, manage external financial audits, and ensure compliance with GAAP and Internal Controls.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manages all accounting processes in accordance with Internal Controls and GAAP
Manages organization’s External Financial Audit and IRS 990 preparation including interaction with External Auditors, preparation of required schedules, provision of requested documentation, coordination with other staff for additional information, preparation of and documentation of adjustments to preliminary trial balance, ensuring final trial balance reconciles to Audited Financial Statements
Inspects the budget and general ledger for assigned departments and accounts, ensuring that funds are available, and expenditures are assigned correctly
Manages integration of accounting system with other systems, ensures data formats and integrity, in an evolution toward an integrated enterprise-wide system or set of systems
Maintains structure of accounting system, including Chart of Accounts, hierarchy and groups within the Chart of Accounts, and other structural aspects of accounting system for effective reporting and analysis
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting for an accrual accounting organization
Thorough understanding of and ability to interpret and apply FASB generally accepted accounting principles for an accrual accounting organization
Proficiency with standard accounting software systems, particularly Abila MIP
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup functions, concatenated if functions
Proficiency with Microsoft Access or other relational database construction highly desirable
Familiarity with IRS-1099 form preparation
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required; or three (3) years experience in a middle-level position requiring application of thorough knowledge equivalent to that studied to obtain such a degree
Minimum five (5) years of nonprofit organization accounting experience required, including two years of full-charge accounting or close equivalent
Experience participating in multiple aspects of External Organizational Audit required, preferably supporting overall management of audit
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred; or six (6) years experience in a middle-level position requiring application of thorough knowledge equivalent to that studied to obtain such a
Minimum eight (8) years of nonprofit organization accounting experience required, including two years of full-charge accounting or close equivalent
Minimum three (3) years of experience managing or comanaging External Organizational Audit required, supporting overall management of audit
Thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures from the audited organization perspective
Experience managing or comanaging organization external financial audit
Familiarity with IRS-990 Information Return structure and content
Proficiency with csv-based data import/export including data reformatting using advanced Excel functions
Demonstrated experience supervising a team of employees, engaging in effective mentoring, and proactively fostering professional development
Benefits
Health Insurance. C2ES covers 80% of the health insurance premiums.
Dental Insurance. C2ES covers 100% of the dental premiums.
Vision Insurance: Employee covers the total cost of this plan.
Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Group Life insurance and Voluntary Life insurance.
Leave Time: New employees start accumulating 3 weeks' vacation per year.
Sick time: up to 10 days per year.
Personal Leave: Up to Two personal leave days.
FMLA Leave: Case by case is evaluated by the Supervisor and HR.
Parental Leave
Holidays: C2ES observes 13 holidays during the year. Additionally, the organization closes in the last week of the year.
5% C2ES contributions towards 403b retirement Plan.
Hybrid and flexible environment.
Company
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to forge practical solutions to climate change.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.07M2014-09-24Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Brian Kelly
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-04-11
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