DEPARTMENT	Finance
BASIC FUNCTION	Directs the activities of the Accounting & Finance Department to ensure financial information for ACEP and managed organizations is provided in compliance with GAAP. Develops and manages the budget process, financial analysis, and the annual audits.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the accounting and data processing functions (including software implementations) for the College and for managed organizations as required.

2. Train, support, develop and direct designated accounting staff to evaluate staffing support needs and maintain cross-training within the department.

3. Maintain software and user documentation for financial accounting system. Train ACEP staff on software implementations.

4. Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

5. Maintain written procedures for all department activities and processes.

6. Oversee and ensure the integrity of the daily operations of the Finance Department.

7. Establish and implement financial operating procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP.

8. Assure adherence to College financial policies and procedures by enforcing proper controls and processes.

9. Maintain banking and treasury functions with the banks to utilize proper controls of the banking tools and access to their respective websites.

10. Direct and coordinate financial planning and budget management functions for ACEP and managed organizations in order to provide support for other organization(s) budget development.

11. Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget for ACEP.

12. Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of lines of service, divisions, departments, and projects.

13. Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations (such as grants) and product investment decisions (new publication projects) to ensure accurate and timely statistical, historical and analytical data is available.

14. Ensure compliance with local and state reporting requirements (including licenses, permits, DC-DCRA and sales tax).

15. Manage annual audit and 990 tax filings and ensure compliance with federal reporting requirements for all companies.

16. Manage payroll processing as required, including W2, labor distribution, pension, benefits and timekeeping.

17. Support the Finance and Audit Committees and develop information for the Secretary-Treasurer.

18. Manage the Chart of Accounts, allocations and posting codes for the general ledger.

19. Complete the publication of ACEP’s monthly financial reports, including control of the accounting periods and updates to FRX reports.

20. Review and release of monthly financial statements for managed organizations.

21. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Relationships and Contacts

Reports to:	Chief Financial Officer
Supervises:	Sr. Accountant, Managed Orgs and Payroll Manager
Internal Contacts:	All staff
External Contacts:	Banks, auditors, chapter staff, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, Secretary-Treasurer, other ACEP and managed organization Board members, FEC, IRS, TEC, FASB,   vendors, customers, investment managers, state tax authorities, workers comp auditors, FSA record keeper, software support personnel, retirement trustee and record keeper, and credit card providers

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

2. CPA or MBA preferred.

3. Five years experience in accounting or finance, with at least two years in a supervisory role.

4. Experience with Financial management, forecasting, and analysis.

5. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Other Desired Qualifications

1. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

2. Exceptional organizational skills.

3. Ability to make independent decisions, establish priorities and reliably follow through assignments to completion.

4. Exhibit tact in dealing with a variety of individuals.

5. Capable of functioning under pressure to meet deadlines.

6. Familiarity with federal grant compliance and A-133 audit requirements.

7. Experience in a non-profit organization.

We are an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer who offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, a retirement plan and more.

If you have questions regarding this position or would like to submit your resume, please contact us.