Director of Accounting

Acquire Talent Partners LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% 403B match

40+ PTO days

Strong Medical, Dental, and Vision packages

Remote work reimbursables

Job summary

A large non-profit education institution is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting, grants management, and audits for multiple entities. This role offers a salary of $130,000 to $140,000 per year, a hybrid schedule, and significant benefits including strong medical coverage and 403B matching. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, extensive non-profit experience, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive, non-profit accounting experience.
• 4+ years of management experience.
• Public audit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team executing day-to-day reconciliations and accounting activities.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and internal controls.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Complete annual reports such as the 990s.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

MBA, CNAP, or CPA

Job description

Overview

Our client is a large, multi-entity non-profit education institution with a $200 Million+ annual operating budget. The Assistant Controller will lead a team and own the entirety of accounting, grants management, reporting, audits, and 990s for their portfolio of entities. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization and oversee a well tenured team.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Responsibilities

• Manage the team executing day-to-day reconciliations and accounting activities for the entire general ledger for a group of entities
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including weekly cash flows, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, board reports, and additional
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including tax filings, government grants, and funding contracts.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and support.
• Complete annual reports such as the 990s
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and support to enhance their skills and professional development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the finance department.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and optimize resource allocation across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related; MBA, CNAP, or CPA preferred
• Public audit experience is a plus
• 8+ years of progressive, non-profit accounting experience
• 4+ years of management experience
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and non-profit tax regulations
• 3% 403B match
• 40+ PTO days including holiday breaks
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
• Strong Medical, Dental, and Vision packages
• Remote work reimbursables

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

Industries

• Higher Education, Primary and Secondary Education, and Non-profit Organizations