Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of 8, she had raised $1 million. Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement. Today, ALSF is one of the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the U.S. and Canada raising more than $300 million so far, funding over 1,500 research projects and providing programs to families affected by childhood cancer. For more information, visit AlexsLemonade.org.

Job Summary

ALSF has an immediate opportunity for a top-notch Accounting Team Manager to join our growing team of dedicated professionals. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day management of the accounting cycle for the foundation by overseeing all activities involved in maintaining the general ledger, revenue recognition, expenditures, assets, and liabilities. Work collaboratively with staff throughout the foundation. Lead accounting team and complete the processes and tasks required to ensure a timely, successful month-end close, completeness and accuracy of financial reports and adherence to procedures and internal controls, among other duties.

ALSF is headquartered outside of Philadelphia in Bala Cynwyd, PA. This is a full-time position with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for management of accounting team, including onboarding and continuous training and development; technical input; analyze accounting processes to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions.
• Verification of A/P cycle completeness, ensuring timely payments to vendors, working closely with Senior Accountant reviewing weekly payment report. Oversight of 1099 preparation at year end.
• Verification of A/R cycle completeness, working closely with Staff Accountant ensuring timely completion and submittal of invoices, working closely with fundraising teams on timely payment collection.
• Manage all cost accounting processes from implementation and reviews. Complete cost allocations for statement of functional expense.
• Verification of timely completion of month-end close tasks as outlined in checklist.
• Analyzing financial data including reviewing and correcting potential errors in the entries into the foundation’s software platform, to ensure accuracy of financial reports.
• Communication with CAO and assist in preparation of monthly financial review, quarterly financial statements, board financial package and other ad hoc reporting.
• Ensuring team compliance with GAAP, internal control processes, and segregation of duties.
• Assist with the preparation and review of annual organizational department budgets; work closely with the CAO and other Foundation team members in various departments to explain process and assist with creating and refining budgets as required; serve as resource regarding budget related questions.
• Facilitate breakdown of annual budget by month and load into accounting software.
• Assist in preparing required schedules for annual audit and 990 tax return.
• Lead the cross-functional team effort to reconcile and analyze monthly Revenues and Expenses in NetSuite with fundraising teams’ (Special Events, Community Events, Sponsors and Development) providing teams with budget vs actual reports.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Accounting Degree, with a minimum of 8 years of related experience, leading a team with ability to motivate people and obtain results through others.
• Strong accounting background with solid knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting, non-profit experience highly preferred.
• Experience in NetSuite or similar Accounting/Customer Relationship Management system a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Analytical, database and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines by effectively prioritizing workload.
• Great attention to detail, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Able to work independently, as well as collaboratively to achieve individual and team goals.
• Ability to analyze current workflow and implement effective processes and procedures.
• Strong team player, flexible in fast paced environment, willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude with the drive to take ownership of responsibilities; is accountable.
• Maintains good boundaries healthy balance between approachable and friendly while maintaining authority and accountability, demonstrate ability to delegate.
• Strong work ethic with willingness to go above and beyond to successfully accomplish task.
• Empathetic, deeply understand the goals, drivers, and needs of others.
• Strategic, understands the bigger picture.
• Trustworthy, earns the trust of donors and colleagues.
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

The successful candidate will thrive in ALSF’s fast-paced, unique environment and will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to our mission of changing the lives of children with cancer and their families. This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits package.