Accounting Manager

Description

First Liberty Institute is the largest legal organization in the nation dedicated exclusively to protecting religious freedom for all Americans. We believe that true religious liberty means recognizing the fundamental right of every individual—including all ages, races, genders, and faiths—to follow their conscience and to live according to their beliefs. Founded in 1997 and based in Plano, Texas, our legal team partners with elite volunteer attorneys across the country to secure religious freedom, from local matters to the Supreme Court, at no cost to our clients. For more information, please visit www.FirstLiberty.org.

Position Summary:
First Liberty Institute’s Accounting Manager oversees accounting operations and leads the accounting team. Reporting to the CFO, the Accounting Manager is highly skilled, intellectually curious, and a continuous learner with strong people skills to effectively build cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting operations, including all A/P and A/R processes
• Assist the CFO with financial and tax reporting
• Coordinate financial statement audit with external auditors
• Prepare and review corporate financial statements
• Ensure accuracy in revenue, expenses, and balance sheet reporting
• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with variance analysis
• Support the development and adherence of a comprehensive system of internal controls and safeguard company assets
• Approve expense reports and vendor invoices
• Liaise with banks on financial matters
• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvements, systems enhancements, etc.
• Collaborates across the organization on accounting matters
• Serve as a key contact for accounting inquiries and financial data requests
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements
• Lead and support the accounting team
• Perform ad hoc projectsOther duties as assigned

Requirement

Requirements:

• Must agree with and sign First Liberty’s Articles of Faith
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related business field required
• Master’s degree or CPA preferred
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong technical abilities in, and knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, analytical skills, finance/treasury, IRS and regulatory compliance for non-profits
• Ability to build strong relationships and lead teams
• Full cycle general ledger experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent tie management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Experience managing strategic relationships with financial institutes and vendor partners preferred
• Mix of private-sector and non-profit experience preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems and accounting software; Sage Intacct preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook Teams, Word, etc.)
• Full cycle general ledger experience