Milwaukee County Accounting Manager

The Salvation Army's Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division is located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The division is home to 26 Worship and Community Centers (Corps), 67 service extension units, a camp, as well as multiple homeless shelters, thrift stores and food pantries. Service extension units are branches of The Salvation Army in communities where Corps are not located but service is provided by committees of volunteers. As a whole, our organization is made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, adherents, employees, volunteers and other individuals all working together to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people, as well as working to meet the physical needs of those less fortunate. The Salvation Army Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division is the administrative unit which provides services to people in need in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. We are an organization dedicated to Doing the Most Good in your community! Apply now!

The Milwaukee County Accounting Manager will develop, implement and monitor all Milwaukee County and Milwaukee County Corps accounting and financial functions. Provide first level management to the Milwaukee County Accounting staff at Divisional Headquarters. Provide second level support to all Milwaukee County staff and Milwaukee County Corps.

About the role:

• Creates and maintains systems and procedures for agency financial and administrative operations.
• Prepares, analyzes and submits required financial reports, statements and statistics for internal and external use.
• Coordinates, prepares, validates and presents operating budgets for all Milwaukee County Corps, Milwaukee County and Booth Manor. Estimates, analyzes and updates financial projections and cash flows.
• Manages all income and expenditures related to agency programs. Collaborates with Program Accountability Director for all Milwaukee County and Milwaukee County Corps to ensure proper accounting of contracts according to GAAP. Directs and oversees to United Way financial reporting for all Milwaukee County.
• Facilitates both internal and independent auditors, including designing and preparing specialized reports and monitoring compliance with audit recommendations and monthly and seasonal reporting requirements.
• Manages the financial reporting, budget preparation and audit coordination of information with Social Service Director. This incorporates collaboration with external audit firm and the Territorial Legal Department, as it relates to required filings of reports and budget for Booth Manor.
• Instructs, supervises, monitors and evaluates the work performance of the Milwaukee County Accounting staff.
• Supports units in meeting reporting requirements of the Finance Committees, and helps bridge the relationship with Corps Officers and committee members. Support includes attending finance committee meetings and facilitating the understanding of the Corps financial position to all concerned.
• Trains incoming Officers in financial matters for Regional Accounting, including the Accounting System and necessary accounting reports.
• Creates, maintains, updates, and revises reports requested by the Corps Officer and Finance Committees.
• Performs audits, as assigned, of operating units within the Division, using Auto-audit and SA guidelines set by Territorial Audit Department. Responsibilities include preparing specialized audit reports and monitoring compliance with the audit recommendations and monthly and seasonal reporting requirements.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Certifications: Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with approval to drive from TSA insurance

Experience: 5 years of experience in accounting; supervisory experience preferred.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.