Annual Salary Range $64,925- $81,156

4% Annual Bonus Eligibility

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

As unapologetic promoters of Cleveland, Destination Cleveland’s team works every day to attract visitors, inspire visitors and locals alike to explore and connect people to experiences that illustrate Cleveland’s diversity, creativity, and contagious passion. We’re in the business of equitably growing the region’s economy through travel and tourism while also cultivating a passion for Greater Cleveland. As the only organization charged with marketing Cleveland outside of the region, we never stop talking about the city. We know the region inside and out. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done for The Land. We’re a group of expectation-exceeding, fun-loving, innovative professionals.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Accounting Manager is responsible for key accounting, financial reporting, and administrative functions, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close and GAAP-compliant financial statements. This role partners closely with the Vice President of Finance and the Accounting Specialist to maintain general ledger integrity, strengthen internal controls, support audit and budget processes, and provide responsive service to internal stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including department-level and project-level reporting for significant initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage the monthly financial close, ensuring timely completion and appropriate transaction cut-off.
• Review monthly financial data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper classification of transactions.
• Oversee monthly general ledger account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including monthly bed tax, payroll, reclassifications, and other entries as required.
• Process check and invoice requests and properly account for interfund transfers.
• Assist with preparation for the annual financial statement audit and Form 990.
• Manage revenue reporting and dues reconciliations in collaboration with the Partnership team.
• Maintain fixed asset and convention subsidy schedules.
• Review and approve employee expense reports to ensure compliance with organizational policies and documentation requirements.
• Support the annual budget development process.
• Prepare monthly bank and investment account reconciliations.
• Respond to internal accounting inquiries and provide guidance to staff as needed.
• Track and account for in-kind donations in accordance with GAAP.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and support to the Accounting Specialist.
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex accounting issues and advising the Vice President of Finance on financial matters.
• Design, maintain, and enhance internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous process improvement.
• Develop, document, and implement accounting policies and procedures aligned with GAAP and organizational objectives.
• Track accounting projects and deliverables in the project management system (Wrike).
• Participate in Finance Department presentations, office hours, and cross-departmental meetings.
• Deliver responsive, professional, and service-oriented support to internal stakeholders.
• Represent the organization positively as a brand ambassador in internal and external interactions.
• Manage organizational insurance programs, including D&O, office, and asset coverage.
• Oversee records retention practices and ensure compliance with onsite and offsite requirements.
• Support contract management activities in coordination with the legal team, including required regulatory filings (e.g., JLEC reports).
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in MS 365, including Excel and Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to reconcile accounts and support schedules to general ledger and create new reconciliations
• Experience working within a general ledger and A/P and A/R system (BILL.com, Concur and Sage Intacct a plus)
• Knowledge of GAAP is a must, including the ability to apply accounting standards and familiarity with fund accounting
• Knowledge of debits and credits and their impact on the general ledger.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask and be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment with internal deadlines.
• Capability to work and analyze projects independently as well as the ability when necessary to collaborate with others in a team environment.
• Possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Assist and collaborate with Accounting Specialist and VP of Finance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Including the ability to communicate with all levels of management in a professional manner
• Willingness and ability to work well with others within the organization and in the community
• Ability to work flexible hours when required
• On site three days per week after 90 day training, as well as first and last day of month.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Four-year degree from an academic institution AND minimum four years of related experience OR
• Minimum of six years related work experience
• CPA a plus

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Must be proactive, flexible, and resourceful.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment 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.

• Viewing computer monitors
• Sitting
• Standing for community functions, presentations, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment; moderate noise.