Join Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) and become part of an amazing team of advocates and changemakers representing children and families impacted by the child welfare system. CLC is the largest children’s legal services organization in the nation, serving tens of thousands of clients in the Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County child welfare systems.

POSITION SUMMARY

CLC is seeking to hire an Accounting Manager to join our growing Finance team. We are a 500 employee-focused nonprofit organization with an annual budget of over $70 million. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting processes. The Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. While this position is primarily remote, the successful candidate will be expected to be present at our Monterey Park headquarters 1-2 days per month.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise an accounting team of 4, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Oversee day-to-day activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger functions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze budget-to-actual variances, providing insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage and coordinate annual financial audit, ensuring timely completion and addressing audit findings.
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure the availability of funds as needed.
• Monitor banking activities and maintain relationships with financial institutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and accuracy to streamline procedures and systems.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, provide insights into financial performance, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Continuous Learning: engage in ongoing learning about evolving issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 7 years accounting experience in a nonprofit organization with a budget of $50 million
• Supervisory experience
• Experience working with Financial Edge is a plus
• Solid understanding of finance, accounting and audit activities
• Dedicated to providing sound financial information to leadership
• High integrity, attention to detail, and leadership skills
• Capable of communicating at all levels, from associates to Board of Directors; proficiency in communicating effectively with a diverse audience, promoting an environment where all voices are heard and respected

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $130,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. CLC offers an excellent benefits package including 15 PTO days and 10 sick days in the first year, an up to 6% employer-matched retirement plan, and generous Family and Medical Leave and health care plans.

About CLC

CLC is the largest children's legal services organization in the nation, advocating for over 30,000 children and youth in the Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County foster care systems.
We are a powerful voice for our clients, fighting in and out of the courtroom for family reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health and mental health services, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being. We want all of California’s children to have the support they need to succeed. We work to accomplish this goal through direct legal representation for children, multidisciplinary advocacy and support, and public policy.