Description

Role: Accounting Supervisor

Department: Finance

Location: Flexible: Remote in U.S., hybrid if local to Virgina Beach, VA

General Description:

The Accounting Supervisor will lead a team of accounting professionals and oversee key financial operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable oversight, and financial oversight of Global Partnerships. This role requires a detail-oriented accounting supervisor with strong leadership skills, a passion for non-profit work, and experience managing global financial operations.

Essential Functions:

Oversee complete and accurate monthly account reconciliations.
Ensure all subsidiary account balances reconcile with general ledger control balances across countries.
Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP and non-profit accounting standards.
Provide oversight of payroll processing and related tax filings.
Mentor, train, and support accounting team members.
Oversee the analysis of restricted gifts and ensure timely release of restrictions.
Evaluate and streamline accounting processes; lead implementation of improvement projects.
Assist with research and implementation of evolving non-profit accounting standards.
Support financial oversight of global partnerships, international foundations, and representative offices.
Manage outsourced accounts payable functions.
Perform other financial duties as assigned by the Controller.
Directly supervise accounting staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving problems.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
CPA designation not required but preferred.
5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
Proven supervisory experience with a collaborative leadership style.
Experience with international financial operations and multi-currency environments.
Familiarity with donor-funded projects and restricted fund accounting.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data analysis) and Power Query
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Project management experience and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Core Competencies Needed:

Data Analysis and Interpretation - Strong capability to analyze large data sets, extract key insights, and identify patterns that inform decision-making.

Quality Management - Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.

Problem Solving - Breaks down problems into smaller components, can simplify and process complex issues, can identify and understand root cause.

Communication - Understand and communicate effectively with others using a variety of contexts and formats, which include writing, speaking, reading listening and interpersonal skills.

Decision Making - Demonstrates sound judgment by analyzing information, evaluating alternatives, and anticipating consequences before making timely and well-informed decisions. Balances data, intuition, and stakeholder perspectives to choose actions that align with organizational goals. Takes accountability for outcomes and adapts decisions as new information becomes available.

Compensation:

Operation Smile is committed to pay transparency. The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000, which may vary slightly based on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Why Operation Smile?

Meaningful Work - At Operation Smile, you will engage in meaningful work that transforms lives, providing essential medical care to children and contributing to global health and well-being.

A Brighter Future - Make saving for the future easy with Operation Smile’s 401(k) plan, featuring Safe Harbor and employer matching. Cha-ching!

Happy and Healthy - Kick back and relax with Operation Smile's all-in-one health plans! We've got your health, pharmacy, dental, and vision needs covered for you and your loved ones. No worries, just smiles!

Worry-Free Insurance - Enjoy true peace of mind with 100% paid premiums for life and AD&D insurances. We've got you covered, no matter what!

Take Your Time (Off) - Flexible time off and celebrate with company-paid holidays! More time for fun and relaxation.

Work it, Flex it - Enjoy flexible work arrangements that fit your lifestyle, with remote, on-site, and hybrid work arrangements.

Travel Minus Stress - See the world through our unique employee programs, which offer opportunities to participate in international medical trips, community outreach, and global health initiatives.