KIPP NYC Senior Accounting Manager, Finance

Job Description
Position Overview
KIPP NYC is looking for a detail-oriented person with excellent accounting, management, and analytical skills and a drive for results to be a part of the KIPP NYC Shared Services Team. The Senior Accounting Manager will be an integral component of the thirteen-member Finance & Accounting team and will be oversee critical accounting functions for KIPP NYC entities.  This position is full-time and will report to the Assistant Controller.
Primary Responsibilities
ManagementManage school and grants accounting team members
Coach and train team members to build accounting skills; support growth and development for direct reports
Serve as a partner to the Assistant Controller in driving the team’s key priorities forward
Day-to-day OperationsEnsure accounting is performed in accordance with GAAP and oversee the monthly close for school financials including grants. Review financial statements for accuracy during each close and highlight any issues to the Assistant Controller. Areas of oversight include, but are not limited to, the following:Accounts Receivable
Grant Budgeting and Accounting
Revenue Recognition
Bank reconciliations
Balance sheet account reconciliation
Cash collections
Payroll entries
Support the assistant controller in driving the annual audit process; oversee the preparation of schedules for the annual audits, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of delivery; review all statements and support liaising with the auditors
Collaborate with other teams including Operations and school based staff on accounting items including grant tagging, etc.
Deliver exceptional, friendly customer service by researching and resolving accounting-related inquiries in timely and professional manner
Ad hoc projects as requested
Some local travel within NYC required
Grant AccountingOversee the accounting for state and federal grants, including CARES act funding Maintain knowledge of Uniform Guidance and ensure compliance for all public grants  
Project manage federal grant audits, including collaborating with stakeholders, preparing materials, and overseeing audits
Oversee account analysis, grant reimbursement, month and quarter end close and reconciliations