Manager, Financial Reporting

Overview

Now is the time to join an organization that enables you to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career!

We are currently hiring for a Manager, Financial Reporting . The location of the Manager is flexible. The Manager is responsible for management and oversight of financial reporting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Additional responsibilities include supervising activities related to AHA’s financial reporting systems, technical accounting matters, audit management and related financial reporting projects.

The American Heart Association offers programs to help you maintain work/life satisfaction according to your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university as well as various other training and support mechanisms locally and through our National Center.

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Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements and supplemental analysis to support review of financial results with senior leadership.

• Develop and initiate process improvements to scale and optimize the financial reporting process. Leverage AHA’s financial reporting system (Hyperion Essbase) to provide appropriate and accurate reports for analysis.

• Prepare annual financial statements and footnotes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

• Lead technical accounting research and evaluation in a variety of areas. Work cross functionally to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and prepare memos and analysis supporting conclusions.

• Direct and monitor support operations as well as holds training for new and existing staff on AHA accounting policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and manage the annual financial statement audit by external auditors.

• Facilitate/coordinate the process of implementing new accounting standards to ensure timely compliance.

• Prepare and coordinate financial data for external distribution and internal analysis (e.g. survey requests, watch dog agencies, peer benchmarking, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area including active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with the preparation, review and analysis of financial statements; general ledger accounting and financial analysis.

• Extensive understanding of U.S. GAAP, including interpretation and application of accounting standards.

• Prior supervisory experience.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to identify, promote, and implement change and efficiencies.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; hands on experience with ERP systems.

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

• Not-For-Profit Accounting/Financial Reporting Experience

• Hyperion Essbase System Experience

• Public Accounting Experience

Compensation & Benefits

Salary:

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Benefit Plans:

Our Rewards & Benefits package not only gives you the total benefits you want, but also goes above and beyond with innovative programs to develop your skills – helping you grow and thrive at the American Heart Association. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: (see application details) American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.

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EOE Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

Location US-TX-Dallas

Posted Date 1 week ago (11/29/2021 2:32 PM)

Requisition ID 2020-6355

Job Family Group Business Operations

Job Category Finance & Accounting

Additional Locations Diversity Distribution US – Top 50

US-Anywhere

Location: Wichita,KS