Senior Accounting Manager

About SAS

Strategic Association Solutions is an accounting outsourcing firm dedicated to serving membership-based nonprofits, including trade associations and professional societies. We understand the unique challenges these organizations face and provide tailored solutions to streamline their accounting operations. By partnering with SAS, organizations can focus on their mission while we handle the complexities of budgeting, reporting, compliance, and day-to-day accounting tasks. Our goal is to enhance operational efficiency and financial stability, building a foundation for long-term success for our clients.

Position Summary

• The Senior Accounting Manager plays a key leadership role within the SAS team, ensuring the highest level of financial accuracy and compliance for our nonprofit clients. This position oversees all aspects of accounting operations, including monthly close processes, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP standards. The Senior Accounting Manager works closely with Leadership and all staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial statements within established deadlines, manage internal teams and processes, and deliver actionable financial insights for their portfolio and in support of entire SAS Accounting team.

Essential Functions

Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements and reports for a portfolio of complex non-profit clients

• Conduct variance analyses comparing budget to actual, cash projections/forecast, and any other analytical reports required by specific portfolio.

• Provide strategic insights to client management through accurate financial information and analysis.

Financial Oversight

• Manage client accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

• Implement and monitor internal controls for revenue, expenses, and program budgets.

Collaboration and Analysis

• Collaborate with client executives to communicate financial status and provide insights for clients’ Boards.

• Gain a deep understanding of client operations to offer tailored financial guidance and recommendations.

Close Process

• Oversee and finalize monthly close transactions, including account reconciliations and ledger reviews.

• Ensure all workpapers tie accurately to financial statements.

Audit and Budgeting

• Coordinate with external auditors for year-end audit work including gathering of PBC data, reviewing and completing external audit schedules and acting as a liaison for client portfolios. Assist external firm in all tax filings, coordinating client information as needed.

• Assist clients in budgeting processes and recommend corrective actions to meet financial objectives.

Policy and Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures for client organizations.

• Continuously review and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise and mentor Accounting Managers, Senior and Staff Accountants, providing guidance and support in achieving performance goals.

• Lead regular team meetings to discuss process updates and address challenges.

Ad-Hoc Tasks and Reporting

• Create custom reports and financial analyses to meet specific client needs.

• Assist with resolving complex issues related to ERP system set up including various system modules, reporting, general ledger coding.

• Perform complex system reconciliation including revenue recognition, due to/due from reconciliation and clients’ external account management systems

• Support Directors and Principals in day-to-day management of staff including special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA or MBA preferred).

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close processes.

• Strong proficiency with accounting systems, including NetSuite, and advanced knowledge of Excel.

• Experience with nonprofit or association accounting is highly desirable.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Proven ability to implement process improvements and ensure compliance with policies.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be necessary for this position, up to 2% of the time. Modes of transportation may include air travel, car, or rail.

SAS EEO Statement

SAS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of Kellen to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.