Director of Accounting

Description

OUR MISSION

The Family Place empowers survivors of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling, and skills that create independence while building community engagement and advocating for social change to stop family violence.

Are you ready to lead and make an impact? We're seeking a Director of Accounting to assist our Chief Financial Officer in managing day-to-day financial operations. This vital role ensures timely and accurate general ledger functions and delivers quality financial reporting to drive our mission forward. You'll also supervise a talented team of four professionals.

If you're passionate about making a difference and leveraging your financial expertise to maximize organizational effectiveness, this is your chance to shine!

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises staff to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitors and advises on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff. 
• Ensures accurate financial reporting for all entities as needed.
• Performs general ledger and month-end close functions as well as GAAP research, which includes developing, coordinating, and monitoring financial reporting for internal and external use.
• Effectively, leads, supervises, manages, and prepares evaluations and goals for the team members in support of the organization’s goals
• Coordinates balance sheet reconciliations; reviews reports and ensures timely corrections are made; ensures deadlines are met with data integrity and internal controls are followed.
• Coordinates internal and external audits and supports the filing of Form 990 tax reports.
• Prepares thorough and accurate analyses and presentations of financial results.
• Assists in preparing organizational budgets and assists in developing budget recommendations as needed.
• Creates accounting best practices to enable strong relationships and resolve issues; supports CFO with special projects and the day-to-day operations of the accounting department.
• Special projects and workflow process improvements. 
• Handles personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.; provides training to new and existing staff as needed. 
• Works with stakeholders to facilitate financial understanding and fiscal responsibility.
• Attends training and other meetings as assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in accounting required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing accounting work.
• At least 3 years of experience supervising accounting staff members, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA certification preferred.

Required Licenses and Certifications: 

• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• CPA preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles.
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Ability to travel to attend meetings and conferences, when necessary.
• Ability to organize your own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels in the organization and the general public.
• Ability to manage and supervise staff.
• Skilled in advanced MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software.
• Skilled in conceptual, analytical, and organizational skills.

Working Environment: 

• Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
• Vision to read printed materials and view a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech abilities for effective communication in person and over the phone.
• Primarily seated work with occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Minimal physical effort, including lifting and carrying objects weighing less than 25 lbs.
• Work is generally performed in an office environment but may extend to other similar settings.

More About US:

At The Family Place, we embrace and live our values: TEAM

• Together: We believe that collaboration is key to our success. Foster a supportive environment, build trust, act with integrity, and expect transparent communication.
• Excellence: We are known for our compassion and commitment to excellence, acting with urgency, and advocating for our clients and community.
• Accountable: Responsible for our actions and decisions. We accept responsibility rather than blame others. Builds relationships to drive results.
• Mission-Focused: Clients come first. Service is our passion experienced with empathy and compassion.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Agency-paid short-term disability (60% salary replacement up to 11 weeks)
• Multiple Life, AD&D, and Hospitalization in life insurance options
• Retirement options through: 403b, agency matching, and HAS accounts
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Benefits referenced above for FT employees

Are you ready to join us in the fight to end domestic violence?

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Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Family Place reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Employment at will.