KIPP NYC Senior Director, Accounting & Audit

KIPP Schools; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP NYC is seeking a Director of Accounting and Audit to lead the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and overseeing audits. This hybrid position involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving improvements in processes. KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, supporting a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with 50% match

Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar

Up to 12 weeks parental leave

Professional development funds

Tuition reimbursement

Employee incentives including 8 weeks paid sabbatical

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting systems.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting team and ensure timely month-end close.
• Manage annual audit process and documentation.
• Oversee general ledger operations and compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team Management

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Company Description

About KIPP NYC

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 11,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (11 % of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

Job Description

Position Summary

The Director of Accounting and Audit is a key member of the finance team, responsible for overseeing general ledger operations and managing the organization’s annual audit process. Reporting to the Controller, this role ensures accurate financial recordkeeping, compliance with accounting standards, and coordination of audits. The Director supervises general ledger staff, ensures timely and accurate month-end close, and serves as the central project manager for audit preparation and execution.

Reporting to the Controller, this NYC-based role is part of the Finance team. This is a hybrid position (3-4 days in person) and based at the KIPP NYC Shared Services Team (SST) office in Midtown Manhattan and requires occasional travel to schools and programs in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.

Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to

Team Management & Collaboration

• Supervise accounting team, providing day-to-day guidance, technical support, and performance feedback
• Review team deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and completeness
• Support training and professional development for accounting team members
• Drive process improvement and internal control enhancements, including identifying opportunities for streamlining accounting processes,improving data accuracy and ensuring accounting records are organized, documented, and audit-ready year-round
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., payroll, AP, AR, FP&A) to ensure accounting accuracy and completeness.

General Ledger Oversight

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain and review accounting schedules to support financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Assist the Controller with financial reporting and ad hoc projects

Audit Project Management

• Lead for the annual financial audit, coordinating across departments to gather documentation and ensure timely auditor responses.
• Prepare audit schedules, financial disclosures, and supporting materials for external auditors.
• Track audit timelines, deliverables, and outstanding items; ensure completion within deadlines.
• Address audit findings and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - CPA highly preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, managing general ledger and month-end close processes with minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, including managing an accounting or general ledger team.
• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting systems
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated success with building trusting and responsive relationships by adjusting communication to diverse audiences, engaging proactively—especially in challenging situations
• Drives results by using data to guide decisions, effectively managing time and priorities across multiple projects, adapting to shifting needs, and regularly reflecting on progress to ensure alignment with goals.Familiarity with coordinating or supporting annual audits.

Additional Information

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $165,000. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.

• KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:
• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months.
• Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our NYC Office. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.