Remote Senior Manager

Summary

Join U.S. Energy Foundation as the Senior Manager of Finance to drive and ensure the quality of accounting and finance operations, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Finance.

Requirements

• Demonstrated progressively more responsible experience in management of finance and accounting operations, with a strong preference for a significant presence in a nonprofit setting during that time
• Expert-level knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial analysis and reporting, and budgeting and forecasting techniques
• Significant experience with coordinating and leading audit activities
• Adept with technology, including proven expertise with advanced accounting and budgeting systems, and integrated accounts payable applications
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high quality of work
• Strong collaborator with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the skill to listen to and effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels and across departments and teams
• Solutions-oriented and efficient in handling employee inquiries
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, committed to quality and accuracy
• Curious and innovative in seeking to expand skill sets and recommend improvements
• Excellent judgment regarding the handling of confidential and sensitive employee and organization information

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members to execute day-to-day accounting operations work at a high-performance level
• Assist with the prioritization of activities, assessment of daily workloads, and delegation of tasks to maintain a balanced and productive work environment
• Direct the completion of timely and accurate month-end accounting closes
• Verify the cost allocation methodologies in use and their proper application
• Validate that strong internal controls and appropriate accounting practices are being utilized at all times
• Collaborate with team members to lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of financial policies and procedures
• Manage and update the general ledger account structure to ensure it supports the ability to accurately reflect the organization’s financials
• Maintain banking, auditor, and other key financial relationships
• Coordinate the seasonal annual budgeting process
• Guide department budget managers to develop realistic and achievable goals leveraging budgeting best practices
• Perform ongoing financial forecasting that supports long-term planning and effective decision-making at organization, department, and program levels
• Track actual financial performance against the budget and distribute regular updates and reports to management executives and department budget managers
• Assist with interpreting results, performing analysis, identifying trends, and assessing risks and opportunities to share with strategic decision-makers
• Monitor cash flow, forecast liquidity needs, and optimize investment balances
• Lead the team to prepare for and effectively respond to the annual financial audit and testing process
• Provide secondary support for preparation for the workers compensation and ERISA audit reviews
• Coordinate follow-up actions on audit recommendations and ensure resolution
• Verify that all tax filings are accurately completed and filed by their deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement benefits
• Paid time off