Benefits Data Trust (BDT) seeks a hands-on, solution-oriented team player as our Financial and Accounting Manager to join the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to transform the core accounting operations and processes to create an efficient and effective data flow that will drive data-driven decision-making for leadership across the organization. With a keen eye on appropriate internal controls balanced with exceptional customer service, you will partner closely with key organizational stakeholders to ensure that the monthly close process is accurate and timely, audits are completed, and supporting documentation meets GAAP standards.The ideal candidate has five+ years of experience in finance and accounting roles, ideally in a non-profit sector, with fund accounting knowledge, financial reporting, audit, and a solid understanding of internal controls necessary to ensure data integrity. They should have at least three years of supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to develop and mentor a team of professionals. They should also possess excellent planning and project management skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate with various organizational stakeholders.The Financial & Accounting Manager reports to the Controller and Director of Risk & Compliance. BDT is a remote-first organization. Employees may work remotely or from BDT's Philadelphia office. BDT centers diversity, equity, and inclusion in nurturing an energetic and diverse workplace and serving people from all communities and backgrounds across the United States. Candidates should bring DEI maturity and be open to continuous improvement and learning. Responsibilities:
Assist in managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department through supervising, delegating, and participating in accounting tasks, including accounts receivable and general ledger functions
Supervise and support timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closes, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet
reconciliations
Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reporting packages, statements, and footnotes
Develop accurate and comprehensive standard documentation for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual processes and procedures
Maintenance of the general ledger, including intercompany and consolidations
Assist in establishing and enforcing internal controls, accounting methods, policies, and proceduresCommunicate and interpret US GAAP standards and internal controls and policies to internal customers to ensure they know their roles and responsibilities in maintaining a solid accounting environment
Research complex accounting transactions and prepare technical accounting memos with a particular focus on acquisitions and revenue recognition
Stay up to date on new accounting pronouncements and relevant US GAAP issues to assist in evaluating the impacts to the company as well as collaborate across functions on the implementation of new or upgraded technology solutions
Assist with completing the year-end audit
Responsibilities:
At least five years of progressive work experience in finance and accounting roles
A minimum of three years of experience working in an integrated financial system with a focus on ledger management and reporting
Three years of experience as a supervisor of accounting teams
MIP experience is a plus
Understanding of GAAP and FASB is required
A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required
A high level of proficiency in MS Office (including Word, Excel, and PPT) required
Demonstrated experience integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into your work and accomplishments
The salary range starts at $70,000 and is commensurate with experience.About BDTBenefits Data Trust (BDT) improves health and financial security by harnessing the power of data, technology, and policy to provide dignified and equitable access to assistance. Together with a national network of government agencies and partners, we efficiently connect people today to programs that pay for food, healthcare, and more while helping to modernize benefits access for tomorrow. A nonprofit since 2005, BDT has secured more than $10 billion in benefits for households across the country, helping to reduce hunger and poverty and build pathways to economic mobility. Learn more about BDT - a proud recipient of a 2021 & 2022 Top Workplaces USA Award at bdtrust.org
