Accounting Manager: Related Entities and Tax
OFFICE LOCATION Arlington, Virginia, USA AA100 A LITTLE ABOUT US Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together.
We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable.
One of our core values is our commitment to diversity.
Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.
Working in 74 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners.
To learn more, visit www.
nature.
org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment.
We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within.
As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the review, timeliness and accuracy of subsidiary and affiliate organization financial information and tax reporting in compliance with The Nature Conservancy's policies and procedures, relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and financial/management best practice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Review and, in some cases, preparation responsibility to ensure the proper recording and reporting of consolidating financial transactions, tax reporting and the effective operation of related internal accounting controls.
Includes working with financial reporting, tax and other compliance aspects of Conservancy related entities; as well as with Conservancy policies and standard operating procedures.
Does not supervise others, but work collaboratively with financial, audit, legal and compliance professionals across the organization.
Is expected to remain knowledgeable regarding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Federal and State income tax regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE Utilize GAAP, IFRS and GAAS related to nonprofit accounting, establish process and quality assurance program to ensure proper consolidated financial accounting and reporting for all Conservancy related entities.
Utilize knowledge of domestic and international tax reporting requirements to ensure accurate preparation and review of tax filings nonprofit, corporate, and partnership tax returns of domestic related entities, as well as, manage the preparation and review of income tax reporting for international related entities.
Coordinate with business unit Finance personnel to ensure financial results of related entities are accurately recorded and reported Review reconciliation of related entity financial statements to parent entity general ledger prepared by business unit financial personnel for completion, accuracy and timeliness.
Follow up and monitor corrections as needed.
Responsible for preparing audit schedules and serve as point of contact for external auditors regarding consolidating/eliminating entries of related entities, as well as, providing internal guidance and maintaining proper documentation for decisions on whether to consolidated related entities.
Identify and escalate performance issues to senior level business unit, regional and corporate financial management as appropriate.
Make recommendations for improvements to process and procedures as applicable.
Ensure business unit Finance personnel have completed the annual certification of related entity financial date in parent company general ledger and provide eliminating entries by established deadlines.
Update and maintain applicable related entity financial and tax information in HCUE database managed by Ethics and Compliance Office.
Ensure compliance with the Conservancy's Related Entity SOP, including update and monitor changes in the status of related entities, monitor related entity compliance with required local tax and regulatory requirements, liaison with outside tax preparers and/or some hands-on tax/regulatory compliance review and preparation.
Other tasks and special projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience with accounting and tax principles, practices and regulations.
Experience with GAAP and GAAS DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
Technical expert on complex accounting/financial issues.
Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel Experience monitoring for and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable law and regulation, and finance / accounting / tax / management best practice.
Experience analyzing a regulatory framework and applying it to a situation at hand.
Expert knowledge of GAAP and/or regulatory framework.
Experience evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls; interpreting guidelines and analyzing factual information to adapt or modify processes as needed.
Ability to resolve complex issues independently within program area.
Experience acting as a resource to others to solve problems.
CPA preferred.
HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 48425, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons.
All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:
59 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 12, 2020.
PandoLogic.
Keywords:
Chief Accountant, Location:
Arlington, VA - 22219.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together.
We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable.
One of our core values is our commitment to diversity.
Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.
Working in 74 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners.
To learn more, visit www.
nature.
org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment.
We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within.
As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the review, timeliness and accuracy of subsidiary and affiliate organization financial information and tax reporting in compliance with The Nature Conservancy's policies and procedures, relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and financial/management best practice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Review and, in some cases, preparation responsibility to ensure the proper recording and reporting of consolidating financial transactions, tax reporting and the effective operation of related internal accounting controls.
Includes working with financial reporting, tax and other compliance aspects of Conservancy related entities; as well as with Conservancy policies and standard operating procedures.
Does not supervise others, but work collaboratively with financial, audit, legal and compliance professionals across the organization.
Is expected to remain knowledgeable regarding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Federal and State income tax regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE Utilize GAAP, IFRS and GAAS related to nonprofit accounting, establish process and quality assurance program to ensure proper consolidated financial accounting and reporting for all Conservancy related entities.
Utilize knowledge of domestic and international tax reporting requirements to ensure accurate preparation and review of tax filings nonprofit, corporate, and partnership tax returns of domestic related entities, as well as, manage the preparation and review of income tax reporting for international related entities.
Coordinate with business unit Finance personnel to ensure financial results of related entities are accurately recorded and reported Review reconciliation of related entity financial statements to parent entity general ledger prepared by business unit financial personnel for completion, accuracy and timeliness.
Follow up and monitor corrections as needed.
Responsible for preparing audit schedules and serve as point of contact for external auditors regarding consolidating/eliminating entries of related entities, as well as, providing internal guidance and maintaining proper documentation for decisions on whether to consolidated related entities.
Identify and escalate performance issues to senior level business unit, regional and corporate financial management as appropriate.
Make recommendations for improvements to process and procedures as applicable.
Ensure business unit Finance personnel have completed the annual certification of related entity financial date in parent company general ledger and provide eliminating entries by established deadlines.
Update and maintain applicable related entity financial and tax information in HCUE database managed by Ethics and Compliance Office.
Ensure compliance with the Conservancy's Related Entity SOP, including update and monitor changes in the status of related entities, monitor related entity compliance with required local tax and regulatory requirements, liaison with outside tax preparers and/or some hands-on tax/regulatory compliance review and preparation.
Other tasks and special projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience with accounting and tax principles, practices and regulations.
Experience with GAAP and GAAS DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
Technical expert on complex accounting/financial issues.
Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel Experience monitoring for and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable law and regulation, and finance / accounting / tax / management best practice.
Experience analyzing a regulatory framework and applying it to a situation at hand.
Expert knowledge of GAAP and/or regulatory framework.
Experience evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls; interpreting guidelines and analyzing factual information to adapt or modify processes as needed.
Ability to resolve complex issues independently within program area.
Experience acting as a resource to others to solve problems.
CPA preferred.
HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 48425, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons.
All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:
59 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 12, 2020.
PandoLogic.
Keywords:
Chief Accountant, Location:
Arlington, VA - 22219.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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