Manager of Accounting and Audit or Senior Manager of Accounting and Audit

About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES): Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators; federal, state, and local policymakers; executives of Fortune 500 businesses; and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.

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Job Summary:

The

Manager of Accounting and Audit will oversee and direct most of the organization’s standard accounting processes in accordance with Internal Controls and GAAP, prepare internal management accounting reports, and co-manage the organization’s external financial audits with the Director of Finance.

The

Senior Manager of Accounting and Audit will oversee and direct all of the organization’s standard accounting processes in accordance with Internal Controls and GAAP, prepare internal management accounting reports, oversee accounting data integrations, and manage the organization’s external financial audits.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manager of Accounting and Audit

• Manages periodic temporary accounting staff and supervises the accounts payable function, other standard accounting processes, and audit.
  

Senior Manager of Accounting and Audit

• Manages all accounting staff, and supervises all accounting functions, standard accounting processes, accounting data integrations, and audit.
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

Manager of Accounting and Audit

• Manages standard accounting processes in accordance with Internal Controls and GAAP, including assuming entry and documentation responsibilities for a portion of these in division of responsibilities with other Finance and Accounting employees:
  
• Weekly recording, processing, and documentation of Accounts Payable.
  
• Recording, processing, and documentation of donations in form of Cash Receipts.
  
• Recording and documentation of Accounts Receivable.
  
• Maintaining schedules for, recording of, and documentation of Assets and Liabilities including Fixed Assets.
  
• Recording of and documentation of Reallocations, Corrections, and Adjustments.
  
• Monthly bank and cash account reconciliations.
  
• Manages External Audit and IRS 990 preparation including interaction with External Auditors, preparation of required schedules, provision of requested documentation, coordination with other staff for additional information, preparation of and documentation of adjustments to preliminary trial balance, ensuring final trial balance reconciles to Audited Financial Statements.
  
• Examines financial records and statements for accuracy, including regular reconciliation of accounts and maintenance of audit-ready schedules throughout year.
  
• Analyzes financial data, making recommendations as appropriate to improve accuracy, efficiency, and to reduce costs.
  
• Reviews and/or assists with preparation of financial statements and records provided to federal and state agencies, and external auditors, and similar audiences.
  
• As appropriate, identifies and recommends updates to accounting systems and procedures.
  
• Participates in integration of existing systems and procedures, in an evolution toward an integrated enterprise-wide system or set of systems.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned, and willingly contributes to the general administrative functions of the organization when appropriate.
  
• Participates actively in biweekly all-staff meetings, quarterly all-staff weeks, annual all-staff retreat, and other general organizational meetings and activities.
  
• Participates in monthly all-staff meetings led by staff JEDI Council.
  
• Contributes to an inclusive and welcoming working and learning environment that respects and values diversity.
  
• Completes company training during onboarding and on a yearly basis.
  

Senior Manager of Accounting and Audit

All the above responsibilities plus:

• Manages accounting processes in accordance with Internal Controls and GAAP,
  
• Manages organization�s External Financial Audit and IRS 990 preparation including interaction with External Auditors, preparation of required schedules, provision of requested documentation, coordination with other staff for additional information, preparation of and documentation of adjustments to preliminary trial balance, ensuring final trial balance reconciles to Audited Financial Statements.
  
• Inspects the budget and general ledger for assigned departments and accounts, ensuring that funds are available, and expenditures are assigned correctly.
  
• Manages integration of accounting system with other systems, ensures data formats and integrity, in an evolution toward an integrated enterprise-wide system or set of systems.
  
• Maintains structure of accounting system, including Chart of Accounts, hierarchy and groups within the Chart of Accounts, and other structural aspects of accounting system for effective reporting and analysis.
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

Manager of Accounting and Audit

• Expert knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting for an accrual accounting organization.
  
• Thorough understanding of and ability to interpret and apply FASB generally accepted accounting principles for an accrual accounting organization.
  
• Proficiency with standard accounting software systems, particularly Abila MIP.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup functions, concatenated if functions.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access or other relational database construction highly desirable.
  
• Familiarity with IRS-1099 form preparation.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
  

Senior Manager of Accounting and Audit

All the above skills plus:

• Thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures from the audited organization perspective.
  
• Experience managing or comanaging organization external financial audit.
  
• Familiarity with IRS-990 Information Return structure and content.
  
• Proficiency with csv-based data import/export including data reformatting using advanced Excel functions
  
• Demonstrated experience supervising a team of employees, engaging in effective mentoring, and proactively fostering professional development
  

Education and Experience:

Manager of Accounting and Audit

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required; or* three (3) years experience in a middle-level position requiring application of thorough knowledge equivalent to that studied to obtain such a degree.

• Minimum five (5) years of accounting experience required, including two years of full-charge accounting or close equivalent.
  
• Experience participating in multiple aspects of External Organizational Audit required, preferably supporting overall management of audit.
  

Senior Manager of Accounting and Audit

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required, Master’s preferred; or* six (6) years experience in a middle-level position requiring application of thorough knowledge equivalent to that studied to obtain such a.

• Minimum eight (8) years of accounting experience required, including two years of full-charge accounting or close equivalent.
  
• Minimum three (3) years of experience managing or comanaging External Organizational Audit required, supporting overall management of audit.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  
• Ability to participate attentively and actively in meetings of at least 1 hour without breaks or interruptions.
  
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  

Employment type: Full-time, benefits-eligible; exempt from overtime.

Reports to: Director of Finance

Salary Range: For the Manager of Accounting and Audit $78,000 - $100,000. If considered a Senior Manager of Accounting and Audit salary range will be $100,000 - $120,000, depending on background and experience.

To apply, please upload two things: a cover letter and resume to our website

Travel, Time & Location Requirements: C2ES operates a hybrid work environment from our main office in Washington, DC. This position is expected to work in the C2ES office a minimum of three out of five days per week.

Benefits Offered:

• Health Insurance. C2ES covers 80% of the health insurance premiums.
  
• Dental Insurance. C2ES covers 100% of the dental premiums.
  
• Vision Insurance: Employee covers the total cost of this plan.
  
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability.
  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  
• Group Life insurance and Voluntary Life insurance.
  
• Leave Time: New employees start accumulating 3 weeks' vacation per year.
  
• Sick time: up to 10 days per year.
  
• Personal Leave: Up to Two personal leave days.
  
• FMLA Leave: Case by case is evaluated by the Supervisor and HR.
  
• Parental Leave
  
• Holidays: C2ES observes 13 holidays during the year. Additionally, the organization closes in the last week of the year.
  
• 5% C2ES contributions towards 403b retirement Plan.
  
• Hybrid and flexible environment.
  

We will only be effective in developing and advocating for climate solutions if we have a diverse range of voices and perspectives represented within C2ES, in our work, and among our partners. C2ES is committed to creating and growing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and among the stakeholders we collaborate with and convene. By fostering this culture, we can enhance our work and amplify our impact. We encourage individuals of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, political viewpoints, genders, sexual identities, and abilities to apply for this position. For more on C2ES’s organizational values and commitment to inclusion, visit:: https://www.c2es.org/about/our-organizational-values-inclusion/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Happy hour
  
• Health insurance
  
• Professional development assistance
  
• Vision insurance
  

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20005