Accounting Supervisor

Role: Accounting Supervisor

Department: Finance

Location: Flexible: Remote in U.S., hybrid if local to Virgina Beach, VA

General Description:

The Accounting Supervisor will lead a team of accounting professionals and oversee key financial operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable oversight, and financial oversight of Global Partnerships. This role requires a detail-oriented accounting supervisor with strong leadership skills, a passion for non-profit work, and experience managing global financial operations.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee complete and accurate monthly account reconciliations.
• Ensure all subsidiary account balances reconcile with general ledger control balances across countries.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP and non-profit accounting standards.
• Provide oversight of payroll processing and related tax filings.
• Mentor, train, and support accounting team members.
• Oversee the analysis of restricted gifts and ensure timely release of restrictions.
• Evaluate and streamline accounting processes; lead implementation of improvement projects.
• Assist with research and implementation of evolving non-profit accounting standards.
• Support financial oversight of global partnerships, international foundations, and representative offices.
• Manage outsourced accounts payable functions.
• Perform other financial duties as assigned by the Controller.
• Directly supervise accounting staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving problems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA designation not required but preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven supervisory experience with a collaborative leadership style.
• Experience with international financial operations and multi-currency environments.
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects and restricted fund accounting.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data analysis) and Power Query
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Project management experience and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Core Competencies Needed:

Data Analysis and Interpretation - Strong capability to analyze large data sets, extract key insights, and identify patterns that inform decision-making.

Quality Management - Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.

Problem Solving - Breaks down problems into smaller components, can simplify and process complex issues, can identify and understand root cause.

Communication - Understand and communicate effectively with others using a variety of contexts and formats, which include writing, speaking, reading listening and interpersonal skills.

Decision Making - Demonstrates sound judgment by analyzing information, evaluating alternatives, and anticipating consequences before making timely and well-informed decisions. Balances data, intuition, and stakeholder perspectives to choose actions that align with organizational goals. Takes accountability for outcomes and adapts decisions as new information becomes available.

Compensation: 

Operation Smile is committed to pay transparency. The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000, which may vary slightly based on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and geographic location. 

Why Operation Smile?

Meaningful Work - At Operation Smile, you will engage in meaningful work that transforms lives, providing essential medical care to children and contributing to global health and well-being. 

A Brighter Future - Make saving for the future easy with Operation Smile’s 401(k) plan, featuring Safe Harbor and employer matching. Cha-ching!

Happy and Healthy - Kick back and relax with Operation Smile's all-in-one health plans! We've got your health, pharmacy, dental, and vision needs covered for you and your loved ones. No worries, just smiles!

Worry-Free Insurance - Enjoy true peace of mind with 100% paid premiums for life and AD&D insurances. We've got you covered, no matter what!

Take Your Time (Off) - Flexible time off and celebrate with company-paid holidays! More time for fun and relaxation. 

Work it, Flex it - Enjoy flexible work arrangements that fit your lifestyle, with remote, on-site, and hybrid work arrangements.

Travel Minus Stress - See the world through our unique employee programs, which offer opportunities to participate in international medical trips, community outreach, and global health initiatives.