[YEP-DC] Accounting Manager at Maya Angelou PCS/See Forever Foundation

http://www.seeforever.org/get-involved/careers/accounting-manager/

The See Forever Foundation in Washington D.C. is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its operations team. The Foundation operates the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools and Maya Angelou Academy, a nationally recognized network of schools in the DC area.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Accounting Manager is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and other mission-critical services for the organization.  

The Accounting Manager's responsibilities include:

• - Maintaining meticulous financial records in Navision;
• - Managing the audit and providing timely records and reports as needed to many key stakeholders, including city agencies and private funders;
• - Serving as a responsible financial official for the organization, along with senior leadership, to exercise thoughtful stewardship of public and private resources;
• - Assisting the Chief Operating Officer and other staff with human resources administration, including processing payroll and maintaining personnel records;
• - Working closely with the organization's senior leadership to build and track organizational, program, and school budgets;
• - Preparing required state, local, and federal filings throughout the year;
• - Serving as the liaison to many third-party vendor services;
• - Managing staff in the accounting department; and
• - Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Ideal candidates should have:

• - A bachelor's degree, preferably in finance or accounting;
• - At least three years of finance/accounting experience, preferably including some audit experience, and familiarity with Navision (or similar accounting software),  bookkeeping, and accounts payable/receivable;
• - Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred, especially experience with charter schools and/or federal grants;
• - Excellent computational and financial skills, preferably including experience with multimillion dollar budgets;
• - Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people, from interns to senior executives;
• - Strong skills with Microsoft Office, including significant prowess with Excel;
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• - Comfort with working in a fast-paced, non-profit environment; and
• - Desire to serve and work with diverse populations, especially urban youth. 
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• In addition, candidates should possess an unyielding belief that with the appropriate supports, coupled with high expectations, all students can significantly improve their academic and workforce skills, and can develop pro-social and culturally normative behaviors that will enable them to succeed in the workplace, post-secondary education, and beyond. 

 

About the See Forever Foundation

Since it began operating in 1997, the See Forever Foundation's mission has been to create learning communities in lower income urban areas where all students, particularly those who have not succeeded in traditional schools, can reach their potential and prepare for college, career, and a lifetime of success. The Foundation operates the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools in DC, as well as the Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings, D.C.'s secure facility for committed youth. Our students develop the academic, social, and employment skills they need to build rewarding lives and promote positive change.

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range is $55-70K based on experience and education. See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care and dental coverage, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, and a computer purchase assistance plan.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references here: Accounting Manager, See Forever Foundation. Resumes, cover letters, and references should be in Word or PDF format. 

See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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