Accounting Manager

The Position:

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is seeking an Accounting Manager for the Finance Department. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the Finance Office accounting functions, including: financial reporting; advising on budgets; financial strategy; budgeting and forecasting; general ledger closing; coordinating the annual audit; and supporting department heads with budgeting and financial procedures.

This is a full-time position that reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Ministry Overview:

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is a non-profit ministry that is dedicated to Educating and Cultivating Servants for Christ. We are a middle and senior high school committed to high academic standards. Our biblically integrated, college-preparatory curriculum is delivered by a dedicated staff of Christian professionals. We are committed to teaching from a biblical worldview and philosophy. We are committed to providing our students with experiences that will foster in them a servant’s heart, including extra-curricular activities, interscholastic athletics, music, theater, short-term mission trips, and numerous service opportunities. CVCA aims to create a Christian school community characterized by transforming relationships that produce a lived-out faith in the lives of our students, our faculty, and our staff.

Ministry Requirements:

  • Maintains a personal, active relationship with and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
  • Faithfully upholds CVCA in prayer
  • Participates in chapel as schedule permits
  • Demonstrates behavior aligned with CVCA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Core Values, policies, and expectations
  • Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

    • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage all aspects of the month-end and year-end close (including Endowment). Prepare entries to account and document business transactions. Prepare and post journal entries.
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Reconcile all subledger accounts to general ledger.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements including budget to actual analysis.
  • Assist in preparation of the annual budget. This includes maintaining supporting documentation for the following: faculty and staff payroll, 401k contributions, tuition discount, employee benefit plan costs.
  • Work with department heads to monitor budget to actual performance and provide variance analysis as needed.
  • Coordinate and complete annual audit working with external auditors.
  • Prepare reports as needed for monthly Finance Committee and Board meetings.
  • Prepare analysis and projections for projects.
  • Establish and maintain proper accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Maintain records for employee insurance plans (medical, dental, vision. Life and LTD), unemployment, Workers Comp and 401k including approval of payments/distributions.
  • Establish and maintain files to support all business transactions.
  • Prepare annual distribution test, actual distributions and coordinate/complete the annual audit for the Endowment.
  • Other duties as assigned

    • What we are looking for:

  • High level of proficiency in computer skills including – Quickbooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent problem-solving ability
  • Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge of accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Excellent management and supervisory skills
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to research and analyze various types of data
  • Possess a high level of professionalism
  • Ability to think critically and objectively
  • Ability to balance taking care of people and the needs of the organization
  • High level of integrity
  • Financial leadership
  • Well-organized self-starter
  • Ability to work with a sense of urgency
  • Problem solving skills
  • Work effectively and collaboratively with others
  • Confidentiality

    • What you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • Licensed Certified Public Accountant
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager

    • What you can expect:

  • A focused effort to impact others and make a difference in their lives for Jesus Christ
  • A Christ-honoring and collaborative work environment
  • An excellent workplace/facility to work in
  • Fair and just compensation

    • How to apply:

    Please apply by submitting a cover letter, your resume, the CVCA Application, and your Christian testimony to Human Resources at HR@cvcaroyals.org. This posting will remain open through the end of day, Friday, December 31, 2021.

    About CVCA:

    Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, founded in 1968, is a private, college-preparatory, non-denominational Christian middle and high school that seeks to educate and cultivate servants for Christ. Students meet rigorous admissions standards both academically and spiritually. CVCA’s 850 students, of whom 25% represent minority populations, come from a seven-county area. Our facilities include a 177,000 square-foot building with state-of-the-art technology, 7 science labs, 31,000 square-foot fieldhouse and competition gymnasium, a 600-seat chapel/auditorium, and 70 acres of sports facilities, including a turf stadium and all-weather track. CVCA is fully committed to maintaining an ethnically/culturally diverse faculty and student body within a biblical community.