Program Budget and Accounting Manager

Overview

AARP Foundation works to end senior poverty by helping vulnerable people over 50 build economic opportunity. Our approach emphasizes equitable outcomes for populations that have faced systemic discrimination. We serve all people 50 plus and their families. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by building supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope. AARP Foundation (Foundation) is a 501c3 public charity with annual revenue of $250M operating programs across the US serving over one million people over 50 with low income annually.

The Program Budget and Accounting Manager plays a key role in developing and executing financial plans for the Senior Community Service and Employment Program (SCSEP). Their responsibilities include optimizing fund utilization by processing and analyzing expenses. They also supervise staff handling data entry and invoice verification, following AARP/AARP Foundation payment procedures. Additionally, they collaborate with the SCSEP Finance Manager to reconcile invoices, forecast expenses, and address billing discrepancies. In addition, this position supports both external and internal audits. The position assists with regular internal audits to ensure financial controls are effective and provides documentation and assistance to various stakeholders during external audits.

Responsibilities

• Develops, executes, and implements new engagement programs that align with the organization’s goals and objectives. Sets strategies, identifies opportunities, and develops and implements projects and programs to support and market to the target audience.
• Serves as a liaison between individuals (members/non-members), community groups, and special interest groups, etc. Manages or supports the management of volunteers and/or other resources to reach program goals. Develops and manages program budgets. Monitors performance and recommends program changes. Ensures program extensions align with business objectives.
• Plans, organizes, and implements assigned projects. Determines resources needed, tracks budgets, determines scope and execution, tracks progress towards milestones, establishes timelines, and evaluates progress.
• Ensures adherence to internal and external quality standards. Organizes project teams and leads internal and external team members and stakeholders to deliver on project goals. Establishes project communication plans and ensures internal/external stakeholders are informed regarding project processes and impact.
• Manages provider relationships and activities to ensure the ongoing health of the product/program to include growth, development, and evolution. Works with the provider/partner/facility to develop and manage best-in-class service in the delivery of products and services. Monitors each assigned provider and makes recommendations to management regarding any provider issues.
• Develops long-term goals and strategic plans to ensure continued effectiveness, successful growth, and profitability. Studies, analyzes, and monitors the organization’s position within the industry. Coordinates and integrates division plans with the organization’s business goals and objectives.
• Reviews achievement of performance versus strategic plans. Communicates performance results with senior management. Advises and recommends strategies based on reviews.
• Administers the dissemination of corporate/program information or messaging internally and externally. Drafts corporate messages. Reviews and edits messages to ensure that they are clear, thorough, on-brand, and seek to uphold the organization’s goals.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business administration or related discipline.
• 5+ years of accounts payable, finance, or related experience.
• Experience with MS Office suite.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet development required.
• Grant budget management experience preferred.
  
  

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
  
  

Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as telecommuting workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work and telecommuting can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation And Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.