KIPP NYC Senior Director, Accounting & Audit

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Public Schools is seeking a Senior Director of Accounting & Audit to join their finance team. This hybrid role involves overseeing general ledger operations, managing financial audits, and providing leadership to the accounting staff. The director will ensure compliance with accounting standards and lead process improvements across the finance department. This role is crucial in maintaining accurate financial records and coordinating audit activities effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in GAAP and compliance
• Previous experience in managing a finance team
• Proven track record in audit project management

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger operations and manage annual audit process.
• Supervise accounting staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead audit preparation and coordination across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Process Improvement

Team Management

Audit Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent certification

Job description

KIPP NYC Senior Director, Accounting & Audit

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Accounting

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