Description

Robert Half has partnered with a well-known non-profit organization in the Milwaukee area in their search for a Sr. Manager of Finance and Technical Accounting. In this role, you will be managing the development and execution of corporate accounting policies and procedures while also supervising financial compliance programs. Reporting to the VP, this role will be highly involved in overall accounting strategy and external financial audits. A CPA is required but prior non-profit experience is not required. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of corporate accounting experience, some experience with a Big 4 firm is great! Please apply with your most up to date resume (in confidence) and call 608-716-5643 for more detail and to be considered.

This is a fairly remote opportunity. Approximately 6 days a year onsite in a Milwaukee office. MUST be a WI/IL resident to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and enforce company-wide accounting regulations and practices in line with U.S. GAAP

• Cooperate with internal departments to address complicated accounting problems such as revenue recognition, derivatives, impairments, and fair value evaluations

• Direct the implementation of new accounting regulations in alignment with the firm's strategic objectives

• Supervise the Financial Compliance Program Manager's role, ensuring compliance and addressing complex accounting inquiries

• Lead transformation endeavors concerning OMB methodology, this includes training, communicating, and monitoring

• Recognize areas for enhancement in financial compliance and develop effective solutions

• •Provide guidance in technical accounting and compliance-related issues

• •Stay informed about regulatory modifications and share potential effects on the company

• Develop and maintain internal controls in conformance with regulatory necessities

• Encourage cross-departmental collaborations to guarantee accurate accounting processes for complex transactions

• Create and run training courses on accounting and compliance for employees

• Carry out internal audits to uncover and solve problems, proposing advancements

• Actively involve in annual financial audits, single audits, and annual tax inspections

• Maintain regular communication with cross-functional departments and leadership on compliance and financial reporting challenges, suggesting best practices

• Operate as a subject-matter expert in technical accounting, providing guidance to diverse stakeholders

  Requirements

Qualifications:

• CPA is required (or equivalent certification)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

• 10 years of corporate accounting experience

• Big 4 experience preferred

• Proficiency in all aspects of accounting functions

• Demonstrated experience in creating and managing annual budgets

• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP

• Excellent communication, analytical and organization skills

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