Financial Reporting & Payroll Manager

Starting Annual Exempt Salary: $75,000 - $90,000

35 hour work week 

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Lead day-to-day finance operations of budgeting, financial reporting and payroll. Supervises a team with responsibility over payroll and financial reports.
• Oversight of monthly internal reports for applicable financial departments and distributes accordingly to program managers. Meet with programs managers on a monthly basis. 
• Oversee reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) standards and regulatory requirements. 
• Oversight of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports as required by funders. Adhere to all reporting deadlines. 
• Consistently analyzes financial data and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicates monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitors progress and changes and keeps the Comptroller abreast of RCIL’s financial status.
• Maintain procedures and policies related to financial reporting and payroll.
• Provides leadership in strengthening internal communication with staff at all levels throughout the organization and creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment.  

Education and Experience:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in finance, business administration or accounting. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license strongly preferred, though a Master of Business Administration (MBA) may be considered. Proof of license, and/or degrees required. 
• A minimum of seven years of accounting and finance experience with a nonprofit that has multiple complex programs or experience with a company using cost accounting. Expertise in GAAP accounting, financial reporting and analysis, and payroll. Minimum of five years of supervisory experience directing technical, professional and clerical personnel. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Technology savvy with advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software. Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to program departments. 
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers. 
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, organizational and computer skills, as well as the ability to exercise professional discretion and discernment, independent judgement, and business acumen. 
• Mastery of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal controls and financial reporting. 
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.  

Benefits: 

• 16 annual vacation days, 12 annual sick days, and 13 annual paid holidays
• 401 K with up to 10% employer investment  
• LifeLock
• Wellness program
• Free covered parking
• Multiple work schedules available
• Heavily subsidized health/vision/dental insurance
• Additional benefits available

 Travel Required: No         

 Location: Utica, NY

 RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.