Assistant Director - Finance
Academy of Management (Westchester, New York)

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Assistant Director - Finance

About Us:
The Academy of Management is the world’s leading professional society for professors of management and PhD students in business schools around the world. The Academy, founded in 1936, has 18,000 members from more than 100 nations and net assets of 8 million dollars. It is a 501(c)3 non profit corporation located on the Briarcliff campus of Pace University in Westchester County, NY. We offer an interesting opportunity in a relaxed environment for a well-rounded professional who can address the new accounting needs of a healthy and growing organization.

About the Position

As a growing organization there is hands-on accounting work in this position but we must also tend to our emerging needs. We seek to hire a skilled accounting professional who can address the work at hand, with and a staff of two, but also add new dimension to the role, serving as a resource to the Executive Director and Board of Governors on matters of:

o Strategic planning from a financial perspective.

o Investments and planning for the use of our reserves.

o Forecasting and analysis for better decision making

o Budgeting process and financial system improvements (accounting software, banking, etc)

o Institution of new accounting methods, if needed.

o Management of the accounting firm

o Financial approaches to meeting member needs (dues structures, pricing, etc)

o Oversight of eventual HR functions and benefits

o Financial policy development

o Possible special funds management (i.e. scholarship, etc.),

About the Department

The department of three, including the Assistant Director - Finance, is responsible for:

o Accounts receivable (including e commerce routines)

o Credit card transactions (online Paymentech)

o Accounts payable

o Bank reconciliation for multiple accounts

o Journal entries, adjustments and problem solving

o Preparations for the handling of financial transactions at an annual meeting of 9,000 participants

o Financial statement preparation

o Financial reporting (projections, forecasting and analysis)

o Budgeting

o Balance Sheets

o Year-end closing

o Payroll and employee time tracking

o Interface with accounting firm, volunteer committees, and Board of Governors

o 1099s, tax, audit and other compliance

o Financial reporting for 24 divisions

o Investment postings

o Special projects

Qualifications:

o Minimum Bachelors Degree in Accounting; Masters Degree preferred

o Minimum 10 years of professional experience

o Knowledge of QuickBooks

o CPA and non profit experience preferred

Abilities:

o Technology - Excellent computer skills including mastery of Excel spreadsheets and familiarity with web-based technologies

o Communication –convey financial data in concise, understandable terms, orally before groups and in written reports.

o Analysis and Problem Solving - gather and analyze data; make policy and management recommendations. Solve problems.

o Teamwork —foster cohesive working relationships with staff and volunteers

o Initiative—handle multiple job responsibilities, maintain a high level of accomplishment and implement process improvements

Location:
Briarcliff Manor, NY. Located in an academic setting on the Briarcliff campus of Pace University.

Compensation:
We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package including comprehensive health plan, retirement program, tuition for employee, and generous vacation.

How to Apply: If this opportunity sounds right for you, please e-mail your resume and a cover letter describing yourself and your experience, along with current salary and requirements, to nurbanowicz@pace.edu Resumes without salary and requirements will not be considered.