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The Nature Conservancy Cash Receipting Manager in Charleston, West Virginia
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The Cash Receipting Manager provides highly specialized services to ensure the receipting of checks, wires, and ACHs of $800M-$1.2B received at the Arlington office in VA are recorded in compliance with TNC policies and procedures, relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and financial management best practices. This is a hybrid position that requires approximately 3 days in the Arlington Office, or more as the workload and staffing require it, particularly during the busy seasons.
The Cash Receipting Manager is responsible for the receipting, administration and documentation of checks, wires and ACHs received at the Arlington office in VA. The Manager is responsible for managing a small team of Cash Receipting Specialists, sorting, depositing, and creating batches in our CRM system for all receipts received at the Arlington office. Manager will adhere to controls around cash management, respond to inquiries and report on checks, wires, and ACH related data. The Cash Receipting Manager will work closely with the Revenue Coding Manager and the Pledge and Revenue Manager to ensure all receipts are deposited and entered timely so that donors can be acknowledged quickly, and financial reporting is accurate. The Cash Receipting Manager must be able to work in a high-volume environment and be prepared to pitch in with support to deposit or record wire entries, as well as helping other cash receipting teams. The Manager serves as subject matter expert for the organization on deposits and industry standards for implementing new processes. They respond to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Oversee the secure handling and recording of cash, checks, wires, ACH, and bank adjustments into the organization's financial systems. Have working knowledge of cash handling, controls and industry standards for checks and wires. Provide excellent customer service to stakeholders across the organization. Collaborate with banks to ensure smooth processing of transactions and resolve any deposit related issues. Manage functional activity towards program's strategic goals. Onboard, train, and conduct performance evaluations for direct reports. Work toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating tactics for approved plans, completing and/or overseeing day-to-day tasks. Implement and manage new initiatives and multiple projects. Ensure the programmatic work is collaborative and well-integrated across organization. Work within a budget, negotiating and contracting with vendors. Reinforce consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field. May manage or participate in complex negotiations. Report to leadership on activities. Decisions may bind organization financially and legally. May supervise one or more administrative or professional staff. Some travel may be required.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in management of data and personnel. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!
The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you don't have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:
Experience with Blackbaud CRM, Workday, or Agresso Business World (ABW) experience. Knowledge of dealing with fundraising systems and data. Technical expertise on complex accounting/financial issues. Advanced expertise in Micr soft Excel. Experience monitoring for and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable laws and regulations, and finance/accounting/management best practice. Experience analyzing a regulatory framework and applying it to the situation at hand. Expert knowledge of GAAP and/or relevant regulatory framework. Experience evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls; interpreting guidelines and analyzing 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 or CIA may be preferred. Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and 5 years' related experience or equivalent combination. Experience with accounting principles, practices, and regulations. Experience recruiting, supervising, and developing staff. Experience with GAAP. Experience with banking and financial institutions related to deposits and electronic payments.