Position Summary:
The Accounting Manager leads client engagements, ensuring financial and operational efficiency while driving automation of systems processing. Responsibilities include team leadership, budgeting, strategic planning, policy development, financial oversight, and organizational risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial & Operational Management: Oversee accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems in compliance with GAAP; manage internal controls, audits, and cash flow forecasting; ensure alignment of expenditures with program budgets; integrate data across financial systems.
• Systems Automation: Lead the implementation and optimization of automated financial systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Reporting: Prepare accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including government grants and program expenditures; support the board’s audit and finance committees.
• Leadership & Development: Supervise and mentor accounting team; guide staff development and manage performance.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax reporting and financial regulations.

Competencies:

• Strong organizational, time management, and leadership skills
• Attention to detail and ability to communicate financial concepts clearly

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and team management
• Proficiency with MS Office and advanced QuickBooks or other financial software
• Experience in financial systems automation and working with senior leadership on complex financial issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA with prior public accounting experience

Additional Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement & Business Development: Develop client service plans, identify opportunities for expanding services, and drive business development efforts.
• Department Management: Contribute to strategic planning, budget oversight, and continuous improvement of client engagement processes.

Work Environment:

• Client sites and office setting with local travel required.

EEO: Calibre CPA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Calibre CPA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Calibre CPA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of [Company Name]’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.