Grants Accounting Manager

Overview Manages the day-to-day operations of the accounting department for a specific LOB. Provides oversight of all data inputs and outputs in general ledger to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data. Engages with business unit controllers, program finance leads and other members of the organization to identify and complete special projects, such as accounting process evaluations and optimizations, identifying business risks, internal control assessments, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Develops/revises and implements accounting controls, policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Works under general supervision. Issues the month-end closing schedule and works with staff to ensure target dates are met for the timely closing of the general ledger. Ensures entries in ledgers and journals comply with established accounting policies and procedures. Verifies ledger entries against source data and assists in resolving identified discrepancies.

Analyzes and reviews general ledger accounts to ensure appropriate documentation and proper allocations are completed accurately and timely. Serves as a liaison with external auditors. Provides guidance to program managers throughout the Agency regarding the interpretation of financial reports, including budget variances, significant adjustments or trends, financial drivers, and financial results. Consults with the Finance Management Team to discuss and implement the effective application of general accounting policies, procedures, and methods.

Oversees the asset management tracking system and the amortization of assets. Works with the team to identify opportunities to improve efficiency through new system features, process automation, system integrations, and other enhancements. Evaluates best practices and recommends quality and process improvements. Drafts clear and concise findings and recommendations and assists with the implementation of approved recommendations.

Supports accounting- and finance-related technologies, system implementations, and system optimization initiatives. Performs all duties inherent in a management role. Ensures effective staff development and training; interviews candidates for employment; evaluates staff performance; and recommends hiring, promotions, salary actions, and terminations, as appropriate. Provides financial support for the establishment of newly formed legal entities.

Partners with Finance and external consultants on tax preparation, review, and filing. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field requiredMaster's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline preferred Work Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in accounting or auditing, preferably in a health care organization required Minimum of three years of supervisory experience required Familiarity with U.S. federal, state and local reporting requirements required Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting processes, including accounting and finance best practices required Proficient with personal computers, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel) required Experience using PeopleSoft preferred For For Profit Businesses only: Experience in operational accounting, including account reconciliations, financial statement consolidation, and the improvement of these processes required Strong knowledge of corporate tax code, compliance and procedures required Pay Range USD $98,200.00 - USD $130,800.00 /Yr.

About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day. Issues the month-end closing schedule and works with staff to ensure target dates are met for the timely closing of the general ledger.

Ensures entries in ledgers and journals comply with established accounting policies and procedures. Verifies ledger entries against source data and assists in resolving identified discrepancies. Analyzes and reviews general ledger accounts to ensure appropriate documentation and proper allocations are completed accurately and timely. Serves as a liaison with external auditors. Provides guidance to program managers throughout the Agency regarding the interpretation of financial reports, including budget variances, significant adjustments or trends, financial drivers, and financial results.

Consults with the Finance Management Team to discuss and implement the effective application of general accounting policies, procedures, and methods. Oversees the asset management tracking system and the amortization of assets. Works with the team to identify opportunities to improve efficiency through new system features, process automation, system integrations, and other enhancements. Evaluates best practices and recommends quality and process improvements.

Drafts clear and concise findings and recommendations and assists with the implementation of approved recommendations. Supports accounting- and finance-related technologies, system implementations, and system optimization initiatives. Performs all duties inherent in a management role. Ensures effective staff development and training; interviews candidates for employment; evaluates staff performance; and recommends hiring, promotions, salary actions, and terminations, as appropriate.

Provides financial support for the establishment of newly formed legal entities. Partners with Finance and external consultants on tax preparation, review, and filing. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Licenses and Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field requiredMaster's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline preferred Work Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in accounting or auditing, preferably in a health care organization required Minimum of three years of supervisory experience required Familiarity with U.S. federal, state and local reporting requirements required Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting processes, including accounting and finance best practices required Proficient with personal computers, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel) required Experience using PeopleSoft preferred For For Profit Businesses only: Experience in operational accounting, including account reconciliations, financial statement consolidation, and the improvement of these processes required Strong knowledge of corporate tax code, compliance and procedures required