Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Description We are seeking a Director of Finance based in Kansas City, Missouri. This role involves overseeing all financial and business planning activities, including managing the organization's financial processes and procedures. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in financial planning, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial analysis, as well as managing the annual audit and overseeing all accounting functions. If you or someone you know is interested in this Director Finance role, please contact Audrey Jones at 816-448-3096.Responsibilities: Lead financial planning, including execution of annual budget and meeting strategic business goals. Review and analyze financial reports and provide forecasting and budget projections. Establish and maintain controls and safeguards for receipts of revenue, costs, and actual expenditures. Manage cash flow forecasting and assess the financial efficacy of program operations. Establish finance and administrative systems to support program operations. Routinely analyze financial data and prepare monthly financial statements for the finance committee and department leaders. Direct all activities relative to accounts payable and receivable as well as tuition collections. Provide comprehensive oversight and monitoring of the organization’s financial operations. Develop and direct execution of operations policies and procedures. Oversee all accounting functions necessary for auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, capital asset, property management, and payroll in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, policies and procedures, and all other applicable rules and guidelines. Oversee all financial, project/program, and grant accounting to ensure that all expenditures are aligned with grant and program budgets through the grant/fund period. Assist with the management of Grants and contacts by negotiating agreement terms that reflect the needs of the organization, coordinate with legal advisors to finalize agreement terms; monitor progress of agreements and maintain agreement documentation to ensure fulfillment of agreement terms including receipt and expenditure of funds.Requirements Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) is required. The candidate should have experience with Audit Preparation. Education or Non-Profit experience is essential. Expertise in Grant Accounting is required. Proficiency in QuickBooks is necessary. The ability to prepare Financial Statements is a must. Experience in developing Cash Flow Forecasts is required. The candidate should have a strong ethical framework and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong leadership and communication skills are a must. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or relevant certification would be advantageous. The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams is required. The candidate should have excellent analytical and strategic planning skills. Experience in budgeting and financial forecasting is necessary. The candidate should be able to make decisions based on data and analytics. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is necessary. The candidate should have excellent problem-solving skills.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .