Accounting Manager - Remote Or/Wa

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.
About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.
Lutheran Community Services Northwest serves people in need in communities across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. We are committed to our clients' and communities Health, Justice, Hope through serving courageous people who have experienced trauma, people who are refugees and immigrants, people who are unsheltered, and families and seniors. We are looking for an Accounting Manager who leads within our accounting and reporting function into a growth-oriented future.
THE ROLE:
The Accounting Manager serves a major role in LCSNW's Accounting and Reporting department by ensuring the Agency prepares financial statements that reflect accurate, timely and relevant financial activity recorded according to GAAP and compliant with the Uniform Guidance for LCSNW, Compass Housing Alliance and all associated, related and affiliated companies. The Accounting Manager leads the month end close process, supervises accounting staff, ensures accounting is consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), produces reports consistent with internal and external user requirements, supports the implementation of new accounting standards, and leads the preparation and review of materials for the auditors. This role will have the opportunity to be a leader in the selection and replacement of the Agency's financial system. The Accounting Manager collaborates with program leaders, finance directors, and other leaders of LCSNW and its affiliate, Compass Housing Alliance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Hire, mentor, and supervise staff responsible for accounting processes, accounts payable and
disbursement functions, and internal controls
2. Manage the month-end close process, including internal controls, journal entries, system processes and allocations.
3. Direct and lead all accounting, analytics, and internal control processes, including account
reconciliations, for the portfolio of responsibility for the following major business cycles: cash and
banking; procure to pay; fixed asset capitalization and leasing; allocations.
4. Oversee Accounts Payable and expense reporting, including being the subject matter expert on the subledger systems
5. Manage the Uniform Guidance compliance, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal
Awards
6. Partner with the Assistant Controller to manage the preparation of audit and tax work papers and coordination with the agency and program auditors
7. Recommend and implement improvements to existing systems, controls, work processes and
procedures affecting month-end and quarter-end close, account analysis preparation and reporting
8. Own, manage and champion the Finance ticketing system and performance metrics for the
department
9. Produce ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support business operational, development, financial and strategic decisions
10. Lead and contribute to other special projects and requests as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position directly supervises up to 4 direct and additional indirect reports.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Leadership, mentorship and development of people
• High ethical standards
• Passion for relentless improvement
• Significant experience applying GAAP in accounting and financial reporting
• Strong understanding of key internal controls over financial reporting and their impact on operations and cost
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Process and systems' savvy
• Communicator of ideas and concepts and translator of accounting information for non-accountants
• Initiator who works well under deadlines and flexibility as priorities shift
• People connector and partner
• Process and systems' sensible
QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience in a regulated industry
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
• Not-for-profit accounting
• Uniform Guidance federal compliance experience
• Fund accounting system such as Sage MIP
• Systems' implementation
• Public accounting
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other relevant field is required
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
• CPA license (active or inactive)
The Perks: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year, with an increase up to 3 weeks in the second year (based on hours worked). Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.
We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.
Other details

• Job Family LCS General
• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $81,592.14
• Max Hiring Rate $113,452.23