About CONNECT

Position Summary

CONNECT is a premier innovation company accelerator in San Diego that creates and scales great companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. By creating an environment in which entrepreneurs and C-suite executives have access to the people, capital, and technology resources they need for success, CONNECT has assisted in the formation and development of more than 3,000 companies since 1985. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most successful organizations linking entrepreneurs and C-suite executives with the resources they need for the commercialization of innovative products and services; our program has been modeled in more than 50 regions around the world. CONNECT’s vision is to enable and empower scientists and entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into products and services that change lives. We create and activate a powerful network of leading researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors who have an innate drive to be purposeful in making the world a better place. The people of CONNECT are dedicated, authentic, and passionately committed to making a difference in our community and the world. 

CONNECT is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for either a part-time or full-time position. This role is responsible for accounting operations, including the production of monthly financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with GAAP.

Primary Responsibilities

Management

• Maintain and regularly review a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Represent the financial condition of the company to the senior leadership team, Finance Committee, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors

Transactions

• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
• Process payroll in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure that bank and credit card reconciliations are completed
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
• Maintain the chart of accounts that reflect the company’s operations
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

Compliance

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Reporting

• Issue timely, complete, and accurate financial statements
• Prepare and present weekly financial reporting to the leadership team
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual report
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Provide for a system of management cost reports
• Provide financial analyses as needed

Additional Accountabilities

• Support Directors by providing departmental budget reports on a monthly basis
• Assist CEO in annual benefits cost analysis and evaluation process as required
• Oversee preparation of 990 Tax Return and review for accuracy before presentation to the Audit Committee
• Track and record hours for grant reporting as needed
• Maintain a current and complete record of service contracts
• Evaluate pricing and make recommendations for cost reduction opportunities as appropriate

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent business experience
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional presentation and public speaking skills
• Expert capability with QuickBooks Online and MS Excel
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total compensation includes competitive base salary and full benefits package. CONNECT offers flexible paid time off, ten paid holidays a year, plus an office closure between December 24 and New Year’s Day.

To apply send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to careers@connect.org and include the position title and your name in the subject line.