Job Description Natural Gourmet Institute, the leader in health supportive culinary education is looking for an intelligent, energetic, and dedicated Finance Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to innovative, intelligent and conscious food education. The Finance Manager will act as a department lead and also work directly with the Director of Finance to maintain quick turnaround financial statements and provide accurate benefits reporting.

Key Competencies 

• Passionate
• Analytical
• Strategic
• Desire to learn
• Ambition to grow with company growth
• Team-oriented
• Detail-Oriented
• Empathetic
• Trustworthy
• Confident
• Care for wholesome food and healthy eating
• Health-supportive

 
Skills and Knowledge

• A self starter and motivated
• Great at following directions
• Excellent communicator
• Good negotiator skills
• Outstanding social Skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to find the way through challenges
• Experienced in managing multi-company financial systems
• Open to and easily embraces new technology that supports workplace effectiveness
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

 Qualifications

• 3+ years in finance, accounting, and human resources functions
• Degree from accredited institution
• Extensive experience utilizing QuickBooks Accounting software (required)
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite; especially Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with inter-company transactions, or navigating between multiple company files

Responsibilities:  

Accounting

• Manage and assume ownership of day to day operations of the finance department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue recognition
• Interact with admissions department and students to ensure timely and accurate tuition payments
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts and ensure accurate communication between company file and point of sale system
• Ensure accurate communication and linkage between payment processor and QuickBooks accounting software
• Calculate inter-company allocations and other adjusting journal entries

     Reporting

• Produce accurate and timely monthly financial statements including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Budget to Actual reports
• Assist with the preparation of financials for filing tax returns, communicating with CPAs, and facilitating annual audits
• Assist with company-wide budgeting and forecasting

 Human Resources

• Assume core Human Resource responsibilities
• Facilitate communication with PEO (Professional Employer Organization) and ensure company compliance with labor and other human resources related laws
• Ensure accurate maintenance of all HR related documents including W-4s, I-9s, etc.
• Monitor and report payroll on a bi-weekly basis for approximately ~50 employees
• Communicate with staff at all levels regarding payroll and benefits issues

 Assist with other duties and special projects as necessary  
Job Specifics:

• Start date: TBD
• Base Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Healthcare: Full coverage (97% paid by NGI). You may add family members per bi-weekly paycheck deduction. Premium payments based on current coverage rates
• 401k: Self-funded 401k
• Bonus: Bonus program as per staff framework
• Professional Development: Unlimited free access to audit Chef’s Training Program or Public Classes

About Natural Gourmet Institute Founded in 1977 by Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D., Natural Gourmet Institute (NGI) is the international leader in health-supportive culinary education. Natural Gourmet Institute’s Chef’s Training Program is a comprehensive and professional program that trains students to meet the growing demand for culinary professionals who are able to make the connection between food and health. Natural Gourmet Institute also offers public intensives, hands-on instruction, demonstrations and lectures for the healthy cooking enthusiast. On Friday night, the school is transformed into an intimate dining room, where Chef’s Training Program students and instructors prepare a three course vegetarian Friday Night Dinner that is innovative, delicious and beautifully presented. www.naturalgourmetinstitute.com. Compensation this position is : salaried How to apply Deadlineno deadline