Vibrant Emotional Health is hiring: Accounting Manager in New York

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Department: Finance
Reports to: Controller
Location: Hybrid–Flexed, 2 days in office in NYC
Salary Range: $100K – $140K*

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring month‑end close and accounting deliverables are accurately, timely and efficiently. This position is also responsible for the management of accounting staff and requires collaboration with departments supporting and utilizing financial information.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in performance of their duties including annual performance evaluations.
• Mentor, coach and continue to train and develop staff to allow for better utilization and efficiency of team members and responsibilities.
• Review and approve various journal entries and month‑end reconciliations prepared by team members.
• Oversee daily cash monitoring of incoming receipts and outgoing disbursements for daily cash flow reports.
• Upload positive pay files to banking institution for all accounts payable disbursements and payroll checks issued.
• Lead monthly close process and ensure that the monthly close calendar is adhered to and that all close and compliance procedures are met.
• Perform balance‑sheet and income‑statement analyses as assigned and requested by the Controller.
• Assist with preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and compliance reporting.
• Support annual audits – manage/supervise the general accounting staff in providing external auditor requests.
• Assist the Controller with various finance related initiatives covering special project requests, financial analysis and accounting system maintenance.
• Support leadership on special projects.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior management.
• Ensure that team policies and procedures are documented and updated timely by staff.
• Ensure that GL transactions are recorded in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong technical accounting skills and ability to make critical decisions on accounting treatment and processes to comply with US GAAP.
• Strong US GAAP accounting knowledge with experience interpreting and implementing technical accounting guidance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Mastery of Excel.
• Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving skills and a can‑do approach to work.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Effective communication with Finance department leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA a plus.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting.
• Experience in preparing, tracking, and analyzing reimbursement claims for New York City, New York State, Federal or non‑governmental funding sources.
• Experience in the non‑profit sector or government a plus.
• Knowledge of indirect cost rate and cost allocation methodologies a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Will constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Will frequently communicate over video calls with internal and external stakeholders to provide status updates and potential roadblocks.

Benefits

Excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, pre‑tax transit/parking, pre‑tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401(k). 4 weeks’ vacation.

EEO Statement

Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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