Manager, Finance & Accounting

Job Title: Manager, Finance & Accounting Department: Finance Status: Regular Full-Time, Exempt Purpose and Scope The Manager, Finance & Accounting is responsible for providing ongoing reporting and analysis to support organizational decision making. The role includes responsibility for coordination, preparation, and presentation of the annual budget for the global organization, accurate and timely project items in relation to supply chain and merchandise, along with ensuring that reconciliations, ledger accounts, and other financial transactions are complete. Ensures that inventory and merchandise accounts are accurately recorded and reported. The overarching goal is to build continuously improving financial processes, while providing exceptional customer service to management, committees, and other customers. Essential Job Functions Lead preparation and presentation of annual budget for the global organization, including forecasting, planning and coordination across all departments, consolidation and analysis of budget requests, and presentation to Senior Leadership Team. Prepare budget proposals and accompanying reports and analysis for Finance Committee and International Cabinet review and approval. Drive projects and assist on initiatives which improve supply chain processes by leaning processes, reducing cost, accelerating lead‑times, and/or improving customer experience. Ensure accurate and complete costing and tracking of global inventory. Active participation in the annual financial audit process utilizing experience in GAAP financial statements and disclosures. Conduct financial and budget analysis as requested throughout the fiscal year. Management, direction, mentoring and training of Finance staff. Ensure proper accounting systems and processes are in place and maintained in accordance with GAAP and internal controls. Assist in forecasting inventory costs as part of regular cash flow forecasting and review. Oversee annual physical Scripture inventory counts and their reconciliations. Oversee, review, and maintain General Ledger for Scripture inventory accounts. Oversee merchandise inventory functions and management. Other Essential Functions Work closely with other functional teams to resolve any financial and accounting issues that impact the set of books. Provide additional reporting and analysis to other departments as needed to assist in meeting their objectives and goals. Assist the Corporate Controller, Finance, Leaders, and other Finance staff with various other projects as assigned. Assist in the preparation of book of reports for Finance Committee meetings. Oversee financial functions as assigned. Train new employees in financial systems and processes. Manage, review, and apply policies and procedures to ensure proper controls are in place. Prepare and assist with writing and maintaining financial procedures necessary for proper internal controls. Support the monthly financial close process. Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for position. Discreetly and confidentially manage all accounting data. Responsible for monthly budget meetings with other departments. Assist as needed in the annual filing of tax returns and forms. Assist in the preparation of monthly reports and management reporting. Offer analysis to determine and prioritize workflow improvements. Add overall value to the organization and self by taking on ever‑increasing responsibility, skill sets and spiritual growth. Perform other duties as required. As requested, assist in performing financial and other duties at the annual Gideons International Convention. Participate in daily morning staff devotions; on a rotating basis serve by praying and reading Scripture in support of devotion leader. Working Relationships Reports To: Director, Finance People Management Responsibility: Sr. Coordinator, Supply Chain Finance; Financial Associate; Finance Operations Coordinator; Accounting Specialist Works Closely With: Sr. Manager, Finance and Accounting; Finance Division; Corporate Controller Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Training & Development Non‑physical Follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to use PC and widely used software applications, especially Microsoft Office applications. Ability to learn new software applications as necessary, especially NetSuite Accounting Software. Ability to provide analytical skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all TGI Departments and Membership. Physical Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision. Minimum Qualifications 4‑year degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3‑5 years finance and accounting management experience. CPA or CMA preferred. Familiarity with non‑profit accounting desired. NetSuite by Oracle Accounting software experience preferred. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical and financial data. Proven experience with database management. Mature, responsible, driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Successful completion of a drug and background screen. This Job Description is for general purposes and guidelines only and should not be considered all-inclusive. Neither does the receipt of this job description constitute an employment contract. Furthermore, it should be known that this list of job requirements is subject to change without written notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr