Job description

Job Summary

Brand K Partners, located in North Haledon, NJ, is a passionate team of highly skilled individuals devoted to improving the operational efficiencies of nonprofit organizations. We work with our clients to create customized, affordable solutions to serve their accounting and fiscal management needs.

The Role of the Director of Client/Accounting Services

The Director of Client/Accounting Services will manage client-firm relationships, serving as the point of communication between the two and ensuring that the client is experience a high level of service and support from the Brand K team. The ideal candidate will be adaptable to the unique nature of the nonprofit culture and will share our clients’ passion for community service.

Reporting to the Executive Team and managing a team of four to six direct reports, ranging from staff accountant to accounting manager, the Director of Client/Accounting Management will be part of our efforts to strengthen our brand and distinguish our firm as a leader in providing financial management support to the nonprofit community. This position has three primary areas of responsibility: Client Relationship Management, Team Management, and Operational Management.

Client Relationship Management

- Ensure that clients have a positive experience with Brand K Partners

- Communicate well and consistently with clients

- Present financials to the client’s executive team and /or board of directors, highlighting and interpreting key information

- Provide clients with strategic fiscal guidance

- Actively participate in the new client onboarding process

- Manage client expectations and trouble-shoot issues in a timely manner

Team Management

- Monitor staff workload, optimize team resources

- Foster open communication among team members by holding weekly team meetings

- Monitor monthly book closes/audits to ensure timely completion

- Bi-monthly connection with each team member individually

- Encourage team members’ professional development

- Prepare employee mid-year and end-of-year performance review and professional development plans

Operational Management

- Oversee preparation of and analyze financial statements on a monthly basis

- Prepare budgets and fiscal projections

- Provide supervision and direction to direct reports

- Monitor the efficiency of work processes and make improvements when possible

- Attend client finance committee meetings and/or board meetings upon request

- Perform ad hoc accounting tasks on an as-needed basis

Ideal Candidate Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of sound accounting and financial management practices, particularly as they apply to nonprofit organizations; high-level communication skills to ensure a top-tier client experience; and the experience and ability to guide, mentor and support members of the Brand K team, particularly those who are junior level.

Education and Skills Required

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or MBA are a plus

- Minimum of five years of management experience within an accounting or finance department

- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting is required

- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

- Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Fund-EZ

Ideal Candidate Competencies

- Independent, self-starter with the ability to plan and prioritize work schedules

- Ability to multi-task and work with multiple clients/staff members

- Ability to build sustainable client relationships and trust with client accounts

- Superior oral and written communication and presentation skills

- Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Brand K

- A strong team collaborator

- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise the work of others

- Ability and willingness to travel to client sites as required

This position is based predominantly in the firm’s North Haledon office with some travel within the New York/New Jersey region, and will operate on a hybrid basis at the firm’s offices or at a client location.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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