About Connections for Children

Connections for Children (CFC) is a non-profit Child Care Resource and Referral agency serving child care providers, educators, and parents in the West Los Angeles and South Bay communities. For nearly 50 years, CFC has been a key community resource, empowering families and child care providers to ensure every child has access to quality early care and education. Through child care referrals, financial assistance, family engagement, and workforce development programs, CFC strengthens the link between families, providers, and the broader community, promoting the well-being and optimal development of young children. Committed to equity and excellence, CFC is a steadfast advocate for the nurturing and educational needs of all children, continually evolving to meet the changing demands of the community.

Connections for Children is focused on expanding programs to serve more people throughout our service area, while investing in staff and organizational capacity to ensure mission success. By establishing a more diverse revenue base, CFC is sustaining and growing its impact, prioritizing equity, and inclusivity in all efforts. This prioritization affirms CFC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, particularly in serving underserved populations, and positions the organization to embrace innovation and cultivate strong partnerships for the betterment of countless children and families.

About the Position

The Accounting Supervisor manages and oversees the day-to-day accounting operations, including general accounting, accounts payable, financial reporting and payroll. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of the agency’s financial records; supports compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations, and funder requirements; and maintains effective internal controls. The Accounting Supervisor directly supervises the Staff Accountant II and AP/AR Specialist and reports to the Director of Finance. 

Primary Responsibilities

Team Supervision and Development

• Supervises and manages the accounting team; establishes performance expectations; assigns and reviews work; and provides ongoing guidance, support, and feedback.
• Conducts performance evaluations and supports staff development through coaching, training, and professional development opportunities.

Accountings Operations and Financial Reporting

• Oversees day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reviews, allocates, posts, and reconciles the accuracy of General Ledger accounts and balances, ensuring that all transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting principles, including:
• Accounting Details
• Revenue and Expenditures
• Assets and Liabilities
• Accounting/ Budget/ Financial Reports
• Cash balances to ensure proper amounts, receipt, and classification
• Processes documents for input and/or posting year-end deferred revenue and accounts receivable as necessary
• Prepares and analyzes monthly financial reports in accordance with the closing schedule
• Prepares and records monthly administrative cost allocation
• Prepares and records monthly revenue
• Reviews and analyzes financial data for accuracy and identify trends, variances, areas of improvement and any inconsistencies to the Director of Finance
• Prepares the financial statement template and updates variance notes
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of financial reports for management and stakeholders.

Audit, Tax, and Regulatory Compliance

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing any audit findings.
• Assists in the preparation and completion of the tax return and associated worksheets.
• Stays current on changes in accounting standards and applicable regulatory requirements and helps implement necessary updates to policies and practices .

Budgeting and Government Reporting

• Actively participates in and contributes to the annual fiscal budget.
• Prepares monthly government invoices and expenditure reports in accordance with the requirements of state, county, and local agencies and private funders.

Payroll and Payment Processing

• Prepares payroll and related schedules and ensures the accuracy of employee accruals.
• Reviews and approves weekly provider and vendor payments.
• Reviews and uploads the ACH payment files through the agency’s banking platform and verifies payment totals and supporting documentation.

Process Improvement

• Partners with the Director of Finance to maintain effective internal controls and improve accounting policies, procedures, workflows, documentation, and automated financial systems.

Additional Requirements

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the agency and maintain professionalism in all internal and external interactions.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Business Administration specializing in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and a minimum of five years of related accounting experience is required. 
• At least three years of supervisory experience, including setting expectations, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and promoting accountability.  
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial management processes.
• Language Skills: Excellent Reading, Writing, and Oral Communication are required.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures that work is generally free of common mistakes.
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required. Familiarity with accounting and payroll software systems, such as Sage 100 and Paylocity, is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Exceptional organizational skills are needed to meet designated deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible, innovative, and adapt to the agency's changing needs.
• Proven ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with individuals from a diversity of backgrounds.

Working Conditions

• Typical of an office environment.
• Eligible for hybrid/telework schedule upon completion of an introductory period.
• Must comply with agency health and safety protocols.

Organizational Statements

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves the sole right to modify this job description at any time. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment of any type. Employment at Connections for Children is strictly on an at-will basis.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Connections for Children is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Connections for Children are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal and CA state laws.