SUMMARY
Under direction of current Controller, performs a full range of moderately difficult professional accounting and financial analysis in the preparation and maintenance of financial records, reports and systems; provides a basis for sound operational and financial planning through financial review, analysis, monitoring, reconciliation and maintenance of assigned financial accounts, programs and activities. The Accounting Manager assists in development of program budgets; manages and monitors financial planning activities for programs; will supervise 2-5 staff members and performs related duties as assigned.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complex and technical accounting work in the maintenance and analysis of records of revenues, expenditures and special program/project funds; prepare analyses, schedules, journal vouchers and reconciliation to produce periodic financial reports in accordance with GAAP and other applicable accounting standards; makes recommendations and calculates allocation of program costs; analyzes cost data and prepares project accounting reports; reconciles major postings to source documents; audits and processes a variety of accounting documents.
• Prepares projections of revenues, budget estimates and supporting schedules; monitors and reports on budget and revenue account status; reviews and processes requests for budget adjustments; develops databases and analyses financial information; answers questions and compiles special reports for program and departmental use in budget tracking and reporting.
• Assists independent auditors with their annual audit of the agency; prepares specials analyses and schedules; research issues that are raised by the outside audit team; monitors, follows up and reports on implementation of auditor findings; ensures all required audit deadlines are met.
• Ensures timely completion of financial reports required by various regulatory agencies and financial institutions; ensures proper accounting for all expenditures and revenues in accordance with GAAP and GASB. * Conducts special analyses or investigations at the request of senior management; prepares reports, spreadsheets and other documents and findings; conducts internal department and program audits, as assigned.
• Advises and assists staff of other departments in conducting queries and generating special reports; designs and creates custom financial reports.
• Reconciles various accounts subsidiary ledgers to MAAC's G/L.
• Evaluates specialized information and data; provides recommendations on a wide array of financial matters; conducts fiscal analyses and prepares cost projections; advises on availability of funds for programs; stays current and well informed on new legislation and applicable laws and regulations; interprets and explains complex regulations, laws, and guidelines.
• Assists with the maintenance of records to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with all appropriate standards, laws, rules, regulations and policies.
• Provides responsive, high-quality service to MAAC employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.
• Supervise and/or provide guidance to other Fiscal staff
• Conducts program accounting closings and reconciliations, including preparation and distribution of monthly property financial and subsequent reports including journal entries..
• Actively participates in leadership development training groups.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher with emphasis of accounting
• 3-5 years accounting experience
• Advanced Excel
• Hands on with Reconciliation/Analysis, Journal Entries, Financial Reports, oversight of AR/AP
• Grant/Nonprofit experience
• Audit/Budget
• Principles and practices of general fund and governmental accounting, including financial planning/forecasting, financial statement preparation and methods of financial control, auditing and reporting.
• Generally accepted accounting principles applicable to budgeting and accounting for assigned programs.
• Applicable accounting software and systems (MIP, Yardi, etc.)
• Principles and practices of cost accounting, and non-profit budgeting.
• Financial and accounting terminology, principles, practices, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of strategic and long-term planning.
• Laws, regulations, funding practices, and policies and procedures applicable to the financial administration of grant- funded programs.
• Internal control and audit principles and practices.
• Economic analysis and forecasting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.