Who is American Printing House for the Blind?

Since 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind has operated in Louisville, Kentucky as the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and low vision.

There’s no other place like it.  Creating things that make a real difference in people’s lives is what we do. 

Mission: A world leader in empowering people who are blind or low vision by providing accessible and innovative products, materials, and services for lifelong success.

ABIDE: Here at the American Printing House for the Blind, we live by the motto, “Welcome Everyone”.  Many modern organizations value diversity and inclusion: we choose to go further, understanding that more must be done to foster a sense of belonging in our institution.  To that end, we are committed to advancing accessibility and belonging, as well as inclusion, diversity, and equity in all aspects of our workspace, and to enriching our company with our distinct life experiences.

Compensation and Benefits

$62,000 – $78,000 | Salary is negotiable dependent upon experience.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Accessible, Diverse, and Inclusive Workforce
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Health Insurance covered at 80% for employees – plans include family planning benefits
• HSA Plan and FSA Plan – both include company contribution!
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Health and Well-being initiatives
• 401(k) Plans with company match and immediate vesting
• Company provided Short Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Disability
• 4 weeks PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities
• Optional Hybrid Work Schedule
• Voluntary Pet Insurance

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Programs and Audit, the Programs and Audit Manager will be responsible for effectively managing and overseeing activities related to reporting and compliance for audits, programs and federal awards.  They will provide the leadership with financial information and analyses that will support the overall financial activities of the organization.

This position is based in Louisville, Kentucky and allows for a hybrid work schedule.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with reporting and compliance with the requirements associated with the Federal Awards. Ensure the federally funded programs comply with federal accounting guidelines.
• Provide analysis and reconciliation of Endowment GL accounts as directed.
• Assist with developing financial budgets, providing relevant supporting documentation.
• Advise management on cost and financial projections, including grant/contract spenddown and fiscal results.
• Maintain and submit data required for draws and other requirements of funding grantors.
• Assist Director of Programs and Audit with external and internal audit responsibilities.
• Coordinate with accounting team and internal departments to deliver timely and accurate audits and required financial statements to external auditors.
• Work collaboratively with departments to ensure reporting structures are sufficient for meeting grant requirements accurately and efficiently.
• Make recommendations for adjustments to audit methods and systems as appropriate; interact with teams and departments to develop coordinated approaches and use expertise as appropriate.
• Create and maintain government invoices monthly.
• Create and process manual invoices related to government, grants, and research projects.

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Accounting, Business, or Finance. MBA preferred.
• 5+ years experience in Accounting required, including Non-Profit Accounting.
• Proven track record with a demonstrated ability to grasp all tasks associated with a Finance/Accounting department. Non-profit experience highly desired.
• 2+ years of managerial experience required.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage direct reports in the future.
• Working knowledge of Government Accounting Standards (GAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with business intelligence tools and various ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Experience with government regulations is required.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• High level of computer literacy is required, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as MS Word and Excel. Understands financial reporting and has strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills and able to communicate technical, business, and mission-related issues in support of strategic goals.
• Develops strong working relationships with team members across departments and seniority levels.

APH is a drug-free workplace.   An offer of employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a drug screening test.

American Printing House for the Blind provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to disability status, race, color, religion, age, genetics, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, political affiliation, or other non-merit-based factors protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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