Director, Accounting and Finance

Amnesty International USA; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amnesty International USA is seeking a Director of Accounting and Finance to lead the finance function across the organization. You will oversee the records and operation of accounting systems, and the gathering and reporting of financial information, in partnership with the CFO.

This exempt, full-time role, located nationwide with remote work and travel up to 25%, offers an opportunity to strengthen internal controls and support Amnesty's global human rights mission while guiding a small

Responsibilities

• Direct the organization's accounting functions and professional operations of the Finance unit.
• Manage general accounting functions, including records and operation of accounting systems and reporting of financial information.

Job description

Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is the global organization's presence in the United States. We engage people in the U.S. to fight injustice all around the world, while we also work to protect people's human rights here in the U.S. Amnesty International USA has more than one million members and activists in all 50 states, who are part of a larger global movement of 10 million people in 150 countries. We are a democratically governed, grassroots membership organization, which means that our members vote on key policy issues and elect our Board of Directors. Amnesty International USA's elected Board members, staff, and members work together to lead the organization.

Required Documents

Cover letter, resume and work sample of month-end closing schedule.

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Throughout the U.S.

Remote/Hybrid: Remote with travel

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Category: Full-time, Regular

Position Type: Non-Union

Travel Required (%): up to 25%

Number of Direct Reports:1

Job Summary

The Finance Department is responsible for all financial and accounting matters for Amnesty International USA.

The Director, Accounting and Finance ("Director") is responsible for directing the organization's accounting functions and professional operations of the Finance unit. This position works with the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and manages the general accounting functions, including the records and operation of accounting systems and the gathering and reporting of financial information. This is a great opportunity for a finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, human rights organization.

This position handles confidential and sensitive matters and is not covered under the collective bargaining agreement.