Lead Accountant

Under general supervision, performs management accounting work of the most complex nature, typically requiring the application of accounting and finance knowledge for the preparation of management reports, plans, and budgets, tracking and analysis of program performance and operations, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
· Management Accounting and Report
o Prepares various reports (e.g., program and operating budgets with tiered funding structures, financial statements, balance sheets, financial reports) of a complex nature
o Tracks current and historical program revenues and expenditures and identifies trends
o Tracks monthly performance against budget, provides insights on variances, prepares charts and presentations, and holds reviews with program heads
o Coordinates with program heads to plan, program, and track resource needs and gaps over multiple years
o Analyzes and advises on operating, capital, and grant budget requests
o Compiles the annual budget, giving input to, aligning with, and implementing the overall planning process
o Develops and executes monthly rolling forecast process
o Seeks and incorporates feedback to continuously refine and improve planning processes
o Coordinates the analysis of historical records and anticipated economic trends to forecast future expenses and revenues
o Assists in designing and implementing computerized accounting systems and internal controls
o Monitors and reconciles accounts across multiple systems and ledgers
o Prepares semi-monthly payroll costing updates for any staff movement
o Prepares and reports both financial and program performance status internally and externally in federal systems
o Prepares other ad hoc reports and analysis as necessary
· Audit Support
o Supports financial and operational audits of grants as necessary, providing financial transparency and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
o Monitoring, reporting, compliance, and reconciliation of grant/project expenditures within scope of audits
o Assists with the audit process and program audits, coordinates corrective action plans and audit responses, conducts site visits as needed
o Supports audit teams (i.e., private audit firms) to compile report findings, define follow up actions, and issue audit report
o Supports financial analysis of annual TIF annual report and audit
· Project Accounting
o Coordinates with program heads to identify and track program metrics (inputs, outputs, outcomes) to measure return on investment
o Conducts cost/benefit analyses of current and proposed programs and operations and recommends changes to improve cost efficiencies
o Elicits, maps, and evaluates business requirements and processes
o Prepares charts and presentations to communicate financial data and trends to department stakeholders and leadership to enable sound decision making

Additional duties may be required for this position