Vice President Accounting

Environmental Defense Fund, Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Defense Fund, Incorporated seeks a Vice President, Accounting to guide the organization’s financial integrity and strategic oversight. This senior leader will oversee general ledger, audits, compliance, and treasury, shaping policy and practice across the finance function.

The role emphasizes GAAP and nonprofit standards, close processes, and development of high-performing teams. The VP will partner with executives to provide clear reporting, risk management, and financial

Qualifications

• Experience directing large accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, audits, compliance, and treasury.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Translate financial data into strategic recommendations for executives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and robust internal controls.

Skills

Strategic leadership

GAAP accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Job description

The Vice President, Accounting (General Ledger, Audits, Compliance, and Treasury) is a senior finance leader responsible for ensuring the integrity, transparency, and strategic oversight of the client's financial records. This role is tasked with upholding best-in-class accounting practices, maintaining regulatory compliance, and managing treasury functions, while serving as a key advisor to executive leadership. The position requires exceptional accounting and reporting skills, strong leadership abilities, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of internal controls and process improvement.

This role provides strategic direction over general ledger management, financial reporting, compliance, and treasury operations. The Vice President is expected to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial information, oversee and optimize monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and establish accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit standards. The position also involves leading and developing a high-performing accounting and finance team, fostering collaborative relationships across departments, and supporting organizational effectiveness and culture goals.

Additional responsibilities include overseeing the preparation of internal and external financial reports, ensuring clarity and relevance for executive decision-making, and translating financial data into strategic recommendations. The Vice President will support compliance with nonprofit regulations and provide oversight on complex accounting issues and technical interpretations. This role is expected to play a key part in aligning financial stewardship with the client's mission impact and long-term sustainability.