Manager, Financial Reporting

Financial Reporting Manager

The purpose of this position is to provide senior accounting leadership, financial stewardship, and compliance oversight for ASHA and its affiliated entities. The Financial Reporting Manager serves as a trusted technical resource, advancing accurate, timely financial information and sound accounting practices that support organizational accountability, long-term sustainability, and informed decision-making in support of ASHA's mission.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial reporting for ASHA and its affiliates ensuring timely, accurate, and decision-useful financial information.
2. Providing strategic training, guidance, and technical support to Finance staff on accounting issues, emerging standards, and compliance matters, while serving as a technical resource in evaluating emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes.
3. Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, and accounting systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
4. Providing strategic oversight of the Association grants management and compliance, ensuring adherence with federal, state, and grantor regulations while supporting the full grant lifecycle.
5. Serving as a senior accounting resource, providing continuity of financial reporting operations and technical expertise in support of departmental priorities.
6. Leading fixed asset and lease accounting ensuring US GAAP and IRS Form 990T compliance.
7. Leading accounting support for the annual audit and evaluating accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to promote compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
8. Overseeing accounting and compliance activities supporting Federal Election Commission reporting and related internal controls.

Works independently in managing assigned accounting functions and exercises professional judgment in applying accounting standards, interpreting regulations, and recommending solutions. Provides technical guidance to others and serves as a trusted resource on complex accounting matters.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA or CPA eligible preferred

Skills:

• Demonstrated familiarity with U.S. GAAP for not-for-profit entities
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise financial systems and reporting tools to support accounting operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accrual and cash basis accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Internal Revenue Code relating to not-for-profit entities
• Demonstrated experience supporting grant accounting and compliance activities.
• Familiarity with regulatory financial reporting requirements, including Federal Election Commission reporting, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information and develop practical accounting solutions.

Universal expectations of ASHA staff include working together to make well-informed decisions that will advance the association and the discipline of human communication sciences and disorders; teamwork is vital to achieving our mission, vision, and maximizing impact. As committed stewards of the organization, we care deeply about our professions, members, and staff, and building a strong and welcoming community. We strive to ensure that everyone's voice is heard and valued. We are dedicated to helping each other grow and innovate by encouraging open communication and continual learning. Our focus is on delivering excellent service and value to members, advancing equity, and promoting the power of science and research. The enduring strength of our work is rooted in community, integrity, and the inclusion of differing perspectives, while collaboratively seeking better solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): ASHA is an equal opportunity employer. It is ASHA's policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard for race, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation or LGBT status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ASHA's Bylaws. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation and benefits, upward mobility, training and development, access to facilities, termination, and other personnel actions.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects the primary responsibilities of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be required of someone in the position. All ASHA staff are expected to take on additional responsibilities from time to time and to help their colleagues.