Sr. Financial Accountant
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Order of Friars Minor Franciscan U.S. Organization

Senior Accountant

Atlanta (hybrid remote)

Organizational background and Mission We Franciscans owe our inspiration to Francesco di Bernardone, an affluent young merchant from the Italian town of Assisi, who in 1206 renounced his wealth and social status in favor of a life dedicated to God and the poor. His life and ministry inspired other men to join him and become the first Franciscan friars. Today, Francesco is known as St. Francis of Assisi, and the Order of Friars Minor comprises more than 100 provinces located around the world.

The Franciscans have a long, rich history of ministry to the poor and marginalized in the United States. In recent years, the number of religious in the United States has declined, and so, in order to strengthen their Franciscan witness in the U.S., six of the American provinces Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Name, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sacred Heart, St. Barbara and St. John the Baptist are coming together to form one new Atlanta-based province in October 2023. This unification will catalyze the revitalization of Franciscan life and ministry in the United States while modifying their governance structure

The Gospel life of the Friars has four central components: first, to be men of prayer; second, to live as lesser ones, not making anything our own; third, to create a brotherhood of mutual care among ourselves; and fourth, to go about the world entering peoples everyday lives as heralds of Gods reign and agents of Gospel peace.

A bit about the role:

Reporting directly to the Controller and Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will help support all accounting and financial systems and processes across the organization.

Key focus areas include supporting the consolidation process of the six provinces and the NetSuite migration which is underway.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnership - Serves as a trusted advisor regarding all issues with regard to NetSuite migration and function. Partners with internal groups (Friars and Lay employees) to manage coordination of Finance programs, processes within a specific business group or core function.
• Culture and Engagement: Help with the implementation of programs and initiatives that enable realization of Franciscan mission and people engagement including communications and engagement activities. Positively demonstrate Franciscan values in action and words.
• Compliance: Helps ensure legal compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; ensures compliance with organizational expectations and values.
• Oversees monthly and annual accounting close processes and financial operations and reporting. Continually evaluates accounting processes and systems and helps implement optimizations.
• Assists other organizational units regarding accounting, budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of the provinces resources.
• Project Management: A Key person in helping to manage the NetSuite Migration of the six provinces. Aids in overseeing schedules, execution of plans and integration of the activities of cross-functional team members. Identify risks and bottlenecks to existing migration plans. Define and help lead contingency option assessments when needed, then select and execute mitigation plans.
• Direct report to the Accounting Manager and Controller with oversight from the CFO and Treasurer of the province

About you:

• BS degree in accounting with at least 5-7 years of experience.
• High-level Proficiency with NetSuite and the Microsoft software suite including TEAMS.
• Sensitive and collaborative work style with exceptional verbal and written communication style.
• Inquisitive and service-oriented mindset coupled with desire to make the world a better place and maximize the effectiveness of people in a faith-based organization.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-directed work style.
• Experience with financial system integrations and implementation is highly desirable along with SalesForce experience
• Proven experience developing and nurturing relationships with diverse groups.

Celebrating difference, together stronger

Franciscan values suggest we dont just accept difference we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it as we demonstrate our spirituality for the benefit of people, particularly the underserved and marginalized. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and make the world a better place.

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