Asset Accounting Manager

The Cleveland Orchestra is seeking an Asset Accounting Manager who will provide management of the daily operation of accounting processes as they relate to assets and related revenue accounts on the financial statements, including analysis, reconciliations, and preparation of journal entries, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Major duties will include monthly closing activities and analysis, various tax reporting, fixed assets, monthly/quarterly asset balance sheet reconciliations. Additional duties will include managing the performance and development of the Finance Associate and reviewing and reconciling payroll expenses.

Position Responsibilities Include The Following

Daily/Biweekly

• Review bi-weekly payroll journal entries for the Orchestra and General Payrolls. Utilize detail tracking spreadsheets to reconcile the payroll activity to the general ledger as payrolls entries are posted. Maintain these tracking spreadsheets to aid other departments with budget and forecast preparation.
• Transfer and upload financial data from the CRM software to the general ledger.
  
  

Monthly

• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of pledged contributions, contribution revenue, and restricted revenues with Tessitura reporting. Oversee compliance for contributions/grants, including internal, local, state and federal government requirements.
• Reconcile and maintain all fixed asset reports monthly. Reconcile the Venue’s Department tracking of state and gift funded capital asset reports monthly. Annually, prepare depreciation entries.
• Review and maintain all Venues related activities, including store sales reporting/journal entries, sales tax preparation and remittance, event settlement and journal entry review, and admissions tax reporting/reconciliations.
• Monitor daily cash flows and provide VP of Finance and CFO recommendations. Assist with the preparation of the cash flow forecast to actual reporting. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and/or review recurring, correcting, and reclass journal entries to assist with the monthly close process, which will aid in the accurate preparation of P&L reporting.
• Oversee the analysis and reconciliation of accounts receivable/revenue (and expenses, as needed) from agreements with third parties and other revenue streams (i.e. agreements for Blossom).
• Maintain a reconciliation and tracking schedule for foreign, Miami residency and Carnegie tours. Assist with the related bills as needed.
  
  

Quarterly

• Prepare quarterly balance sheet and revenue reconciliations.
• Implement and maintain new quarterly or monthly reconciliations for cash clearing accounts.
  
  

Annual

• Assist with the preparation of annual financial audit workpapers and support requested by our third-party audit firm as they relate to responsibility areas noted above.
• Develop, implement and maintain internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Deliver with timeliness, accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness, to the highest ethical standards, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for non-profit entities and in accordance with the organization’s mission, values, and universal standards.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Meet The Following Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of accounting theory and practices for non-profits desirable
• 5 years of financial/accounting experience required
• Supervisory / managerial experience highly desirable
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated independent, mature judgment
• Ability to maintain a professional image and demeanor
• Strong problem-solving skills combined with a collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member
• Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Demonstrated superior proficiency with Office 365, particularly Excel, and Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
  
  

We offer a competitive salary, very generous medical and dental plan benefits, 403(b) plan with employer match, hybrid remote/onsite work schedule, complimentary concert tickets, and the opportunity to work with a world-renowned Orchestra.

The Cleveland Orchestra is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that strongly supports and values diversity and fosters an equitable and inclusive work environment which includes accommodation. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome, and individuals from all equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.