Director of Accounting

The Trevor Project; United States; Remote; USD 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead financial operations and reporting. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with GAAP, managing the accounting team, and overseeing audits. The organization is dedicated to making a significant difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With exceptional benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and generous vacation time, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while advancing your career in a remote setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Generous vacation and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Remote work reimbursement

Professional development trainings

Online subscription to Headspace

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with nonprofit experience preferred.
• Must have 990 audit experience and strong knowledge of federal grant compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting functions and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Lead month-end close processes and coordinate annual audits.

Skills

Fund Accounting

GAAP Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA Certification

Tools

Salesforce

Google Suite

Excel

Job description

About Trevor:

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Our non-profit provides 24/7 life-saving support via phone, text, and chat. We also operate the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ+ youth and run innovative research, education, and advocacy programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 20 years.

Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values:

Heart–We care deeply and commit to do what matters

Integrity–We build trust through our words and actions

Community-Together, we are an unstoppable force for good

Belonging-We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other

Progress-We continually move onward and upward

Applicants and staff must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Trevor Project will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Role: Director of Accounting

Location: This role will be remote in the continental United States

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Eligibility: Authorization to work for any employer in the United States is required. The Trevor Project will not sponsor a work visa for this role.

Classification: Exempt Full Time

Union Role? No

Salary Range: $140,000/ yr

Summary:

The Director of Accounting role is a key leadership position responsible for the integrity of all financial operations and reporting at The Trevor Project. This individual ensures compliance with GAAP, grant and funder requirements, and internal controls, while guiding the accounting team in daily operations, month-end closings, audits, and financial reporting.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinate annual audits and preparation of Form 990; serve as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Enhance and enforce internal control policies and procedures; maintain comprehensive records and SOPs to support control environment
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and federal/state regulations (including Uniform Guidance for federal grants).
• Work closely with the CFO and Sr. Director Financial Planning to provide budget-to-actual reports and variance analysis.
• Lead, develop, coach, and manage a team of direct reports, ensuring team accountability, strategic alignment, and results
• Partner with department leaders to ensure proper allocation and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Partner closely with Sr Director Financial Planning to ensure complete, accurate and timely expense and revenue reporting.
• Partner closely with the Sr Director of Development Operations and technology team to ensure continued synchronization of accounting and CRM systems.
• Manage financial systems and suggest improvements for operational efficiency; direct implementation of new accounting system.
• Participate in cross-departmental projects (e.g., new grant rollouts, system upgrades, and other initiatives)
• Demonstrate advanced planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking, delegating and working well within tight timelines
• Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of belonging
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in nonprofit accounting.
• Must have 990 audit experience
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, coaching and managing the performance of multiple direct reports.
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP; federal grant compliance a plus (Uniform Guidance).
• Proven proficiency with accounting software, CRM (Salesforce), Google Suite and Excel.
• Proven proficiency in creating c-suite and board level reports and other materials
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English (Spanish a plus)

$140,000 - $140,000 a year

Why Trevor?

A career that truly makes a difference in the lives of LGBTQ young people–every single day

Outstanding benefits, including:

Comprehensive health insurance, including plan coverage for various gender affirmation care (and we pay 100% of your employee contribution premiums for medical, dental, vision, AND basic life insurance)

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Generous vacation and 13 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays and three half-day Fridays during the summer

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

In-network mental health office and virtual visits are covered at 100%, and out-of-network visits are covered at an enhanced level.

Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)

Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education: including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses.

Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform

The Trevor Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law or policy. The Trevor Project complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity in employment.

The Trevor Project is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a requesthere. Please do not disclose medical information in this form–this information will be viewed only by our benefits team and will remain secure. This form is only for those requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. This form is not an application - you must still apply through The Trevor Project careers website.