Manager Finance and Accounting GWGL

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago • Great Lakes, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Finance and Accounting GWGL Implements and executes the strategy for the food and logistics services contract process at Goodwill Great Lakes. This a a fully onsite position located at the Great Lakes Naval Base in Great Lakes Illinois. RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: Implements and executes the strategy for the food and logistics services contract process at Goodwill Great Lakes. Oversees daily operations, direct staff and ensures implementation of departmental policies, procedures and programs. Manages labor budget of Great Lakes Finance staff members and communicates financial performance. Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 1-2 years and focuses on the creation and implementation of systems, processes, and programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree required and a minimum of 3 years managerial experience.
• Valid drivers license and automobile required. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required to meet customer needs/financial close (every 10 days).
• Proficient and accurate preparation, understanding, and review of Excel spreadsheets and Word processing programs.
• Advanced ability to utilize MS Excel and perform financial modeling.
• Must be a US Citizen, as defined by US Navy security guidelines
• Required to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) within 90 days of date of hire, pursuant to US Navy security guidelines. Inability to obtain CAC card may result in removal and/or termination from position.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and analyze data for a large food procurement and services contract.
• Responsible for the 365 day food and logistics services reporting process, 10 day invoicing process, and A/R invoicing prior to audit by the Navy customer.
• Responsible for delivery of monthly and annual reporting to the Navy customer.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for month/quarter/annual and Naval fiscal close cycles.
• Assist in the development of the annual Goodwill Great Lakes budget, contract cost proposal, and quarterly forecast, completing financial analysis and estimates for direct labor, operating and food procurement costs.
• Ensures accurate entry of invoicing into the government s Wide Area Work Flow system for payment, per the contract specifications.
• Supervise Goodwill Great Lakes accounting team.
• Validate and process (into accounting system) bi-weekly outsourced staffing agency payroll invoice
• Create, interpret and/or maintain spreadsheets and reports for other Goodwill Great Lakes departments to track and analyze financial information.
• Leading and Developing Talent: Manages departmental structure, development and training of staff. Actively networks and sources for positions within the team.
• Project and Change Management: Plans and manages projects of low to moderate complexity related to departmental function. Manages change with direct reports and participates in the leadership coalition that supports the change.
• Community Engagement: Understands social trends driving Goodwill's community engagement initiatives, and champions initiatives.
• Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager