Director of Accounting

International Refugee Assistance Project, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as the Director of Accounting, where you'll lead the accounting operations and ensure compliance with GAAP standards. This pivotal role involves managing financial reporting, overseeing a dedicated team, and developing robust internal controls. You'll work closely with diverse stakeholders, enhancing operational efficiencies while supporting the mission of improving equity and access. If you're passionate about nonprofit work and have a knack for financial management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Fully paid family health insurance

Retirement options

Extensive PTO

Comprehensive leave time for sickness

Disability and parental leave

Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in non-profit accounting required.
• Experience with international NGOs preferred.
• Must possess strong leadership and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and payroll activities.
• Manage closing processes for accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting practices

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Supervision skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree

CPA or CPA Candidate

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Concur

Intacct

NetSuite

Job description

Opportunity

The Director of Accounting will be responsible for managing the IRAP’s accounting operations, including a monthly closing process for IRAP and international offices, overseeing all accounts and ledgers, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements, developing and maintaining robust internal controls, analyzing trends, costs, revenues, and accuracy of accounting operations. The Director of Accounting reports to the Senior Vice-President of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organizational day-to-day activities of accounts payable, accounts receivable, monetary disbursements, invoicing/billing, payroll, fixed asset, and general ledger.
• Manage all closing processes, from preparation to completion, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Interact at all levels and with IRAP Finance team, international offices, and external stakeholders to produce timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting.
• Work with IRAP Finance team and relative external parties to ensure overall coordination of all accounting activities.
• Prepare journal entries and accounts analyses.
• Coordinate an annual audit process and the IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Conduct reconciliation of general ledger, payments, and accounts (banks, billing, etc.) to ensure the accounting system accurately reflects the correct transactions.
• Sustain/Develop an appropriate system of policies, strong internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures with continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Supervise a team of Accountant(s) to ensure they're motivated and provide proper support to meet their job duties and responsibilities.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to other personnel and departments when needed, and actively review and advise on financial and accounting processes.
• Assist the Senior Vice-President of Finance with the annual budgeting process.
• Undertake other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA or CPA Candidate is a plus.

• Experience

• Must have at least 8 years of progressive work experience in non-profit accounting.
• International experience working with international NGOs with multiple locations/ offices is highly preferred.
• Experience managing, coaching, and providing mentorship.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Concur is highly desired (Intacct or NetSuite is a plus).

• Values, Competencies, Skills

• Proficient knowledge of and experience with nonprofit accounting practices.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and audit requirements.
• Superb attention to detail.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong supervision skills.
• High-level problem-solving skills.
• Acumen in maintaining accurate accounting records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing, and operational use.
• Proficiency in clearly communicating accounting information to individuals with varying levels of financial expertise.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities while establishing and maintaining robust accounting processes.
• Judgment, integrity, and trustworthiness are essential given the need to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to effectively work well with a diverse group of people in a multicultural and challenging team-oriented environment
• Must be self-sufficient and self-motivated.
• Focus on professional excellence and customer service.
• Committed to improving equity and access in the workplace.
• Demonstrates passion for IRAP’s mission.

Job-related Requirements

• This position is remote. (NYC office affiliation).
• This position might require occasional travel.
• This position does not require office availability.

Benefits

• Fully paid family health insurance.
• Retirement options.
• Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days, 22 and more public/ org-wide holidays).
• Comprehensive leave time for sickness.
• Disability and parenting (5 months of parental leave).
• Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment.
• Generous opportunities for professional development.

IRAP’s benefits vary across office locations, and IRAP seeks to offer equitable and generous benefits to all employees.

$125,000 - $125,000 a year

Compensation is based on experience, education, and internal equity.

The salary will be $125,000.

IRAP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, IRAP will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please refer to your request in the cover letter.

IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act.