Accounting Manager

CLC is the largest children's legal services organization in the nation, advocating for tens of thousands of children and youth in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County foster care systems. We are a powerful voice for our clients, fighting in and out of the courtroom for family reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health and mental health services, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being. We want all of California’s children to have the support they need to succeed. We work to accomplish this goal through direct legal representation for children, multidisciplinary advocacy and support, and public policy.

• Lead and supervise an accounting team of 4, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Oversee day-to-day activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger functions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze budget-to-actual variances, providing insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage and coordinate annual financial audit, ensuring timely completion and addressing audit findings.
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure the availability of funds as needed.
• Monitor banking activities and maintain relationships with financial institutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and accuracy to streamline procedures and systems.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, provide insights into financial performance, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Continuous learning: staying informed and adapting evolving social dynamics to better engage and collaborate with colleagues from all backgrounds.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years accounting experience in a nonprofit organization with a budget of $50 million+.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working with Financial Edge is a plus.
• Solid understanding of finance, accounting and audit activities.
• Dedicated to providing sound financial information to leadership.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with attention to detail.
• Capable of communicating at all levels, from associates to Board of Directors; proficiency in communicating effectively with a diverse audience, promoting an environment where all voices are heard and respected.