Title
Accounting Manager
Status
Full Time – Exempt
Reports To
VP & Controller
Supervises
Senior Accountants (2) and Finance Associate
Business Unit
Finance
Salary
$95,000 to $115,000 with flexibility based on the academic and professional experiences and credentials of a candidate

Company Description
Mission: Lead, serve, and collaborate to mobilize enduring philanthropy for a better Arizona.
For more than four decades, the Arizona Community Foundation (“ACF”) has worked in tandem with generous individuals, families, and organizations to address some of the biggest challenges facing our state. In the tradition of community foundations across the country, the Arizona Community Foundation is a bridge between generous donors and the nonprofit organizations that support our communities. We encourage connections, share knowledge, and inspire one another to give in meaningful and impactful ways. https://www.azfoundation.org/

Nature of Work
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to join our dynamic finance team. The Accounting Manager will oversee all financial operations of the organization, ensuring completeness, accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role will play a key part in managing accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and financial reporting processes. Additionally, the Accounting Manager will provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in financial software and tools to streamline operations and provide strategic financial guidance to support the foundation's mission.
 

Essential Job Functions
• Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including accounts payable, gifts processing, and payroll.
• Develop and maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Manage the organization's financial software systems, including Sage Intacct, Salesforce, and Foundant, ensuring data integrity and efficient use of these platforms.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, team building and continuous improvement. Ensure annual talent reviews and
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goal setting are conducted equitably and accurately and that employee performance is viewed at the individual, team, and organization levels. • Work with the Vice President, Controller to identify opportunities for development, expansion of roles, and promotions and to address performance issues where staff may need additional support or redirection.
• Utilize the Microsoft suite of tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, for financial analysis, and presentations.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights, budget input, and support for organizational initiatives and projects.
• Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and best practices within the non-profit sector, and proactively implement any necessary updates or changes.
• Other duties or projects as assigned

Knowledge or Skills
To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, candidate must demonstrate the following:
● Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred. Will consider significant experience/demonstrated knowledge and a bachelor’s degree in place of master’s degree.
● Minimum of five to seven years of experience in accounting or finance roles, with significant experience in non-profit financial operations management and fund accounting preferred.
● Proficiency in financial software systems such as Sage Intacct and Salesforce, or similar required.
● Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
● Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
● Commitment to the mission and values of Arizona Community Foundation.

Other Requirements
● Proven experience with project management.
● Skilled in data and process analysis for process and automation improvements.

Our Culture & Employee Programs
At the Arizona Community Foundation, we believe that our core values drive our workplace culture and this system of shared values defines who we are and how we operate internally with each other and externally in the community. We live and breathe these values through our daily work and they guide our decision-making.
Core Values
Exceptional Service: We serve and amaze our clients, nurturing lifelong relationships that span the generations.
Stewardship: We safeguard donor intent in perpetuity, ensuring the resources entrusted
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to us are protected and invested in positive, sustainable outcomes for our communities.
Integrity: We earn the trust of those we serve by operating ethically and transparently, honoring our commitments, and showing courtesy and respect in all aspects of our work.
Innovation: We demonstrate and welcome creativity, resourcefulness, and ingenuity. We invite and encourage new ideas, pioneering practices, and inventive methods for achieving community good.
Nimbleness: We are flexible, responsive, open to creative strategies and unusual requests, and able to take prompt action.
Inclusion: Our strength is found in our differences. We believe diverse voices, engagement, and participation are essential to building and sustaining thriving communities.
Collaboration: We believe in the transformative power of partnerships around shared passions and objectives. We encourage and celebrate teamwork, pooling of resources, open communication, and trust.

We believe it is important to ensure employees have an opportunity to engage and connect with colleagues and ACF’s work beyond their individual roles. ACF staff are an integral part of our ongoing strategic learning process and have input into and a direct tie to the success of our strategic plan and annual goals, making each role a part of the impact we have in the community. Opportunities to collaborate with employees across the organization on work projects and innovation as well as on cross functional committees are plenty and include improved workflows, technology, organizational culture, community impact, DEI, and donor engagement.
ACF offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life and disability coverage, a comprehensive wellness program, an employee assistance program, a 403(b) retirement plan, professional development opportunities, cell phone reimbursement and paid holidays, vacation and sick days. In addition, ACF offers a hybrid work model and a 37.5 hour workweek.

Location: 2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite #405B, Phoenix, AZ

ACF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. ACF does not discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.

Career Opportunities – Arizona Community Foundation (azfoundation.org)