Senior Manager, Accounting

Overview

This role manages corporate accounting functions for the organization and the organization’s foundation. Responsibilities include GAAP financial statement preparation, monthly financial closes, year-end audits, annual IRS 990 filings, and other regulatory filings.

The Senior Manager supervises a Senior Accountant and provides technical accounting guidance across the Finance team, partnering with accounts payable, payroll, and budgeting & forecasting.

The Senior Manager also supports the Senior Director of Finance with timely financial reporting and analysis, audit readiness, and Finance Committee & Audit Committee materials, along with other assigned projects.

In addition, this role partners with the Director of Financial Systems to streamline processes, support system administration and enhancements, and ensure financial systems and reporting tools are fully leveraged.

Location

Remote

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting close processes and ensure accounting is GAAP compliant.
• Maintain, monitor, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, updating them as organizational needs evolve to support audit readiness and organizational risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial operations through process changes and implementation of new technology.
• Co-lead administration and oversight of financial systems, leveraging system reporting from the general ledger and sub-ledgers and interfaces from external systems.
• Oversee annual corporate audits by working directly with staff to ensure a clean, timely year-end audit.
• Lead preparation of IRS Form 990 and all other regulatory filings, including any global reporting requirements.
• Oversee accounting for multiple legal entities and global operations, including inter-company/affiliate activity, multi-currency transactions, and consistent application of accounting policies across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with local service providers and internal stakeholders to support statutory audits and regulatory filings for international entities (e.g., Singapore, Europe, Canada) and ensure on-time compliance.
• Partner with Human Resources to integrate the global payroll system and execute an effective worldwide approach for processing compensation.
• Lead grant accounting and compliance support, including grant award determinations, tracking restricted funding, and preparing internal and external grant financial reports.
• Partner with program leaders to interpret award terms and conditions, translate them into compliant financial processes, and proactively identify and resolve compliance risks (e.g., reporting timelines and allowable costs).
• Serve as a technical accounting resource across the organization, advising on accounting standards, internal controls, and donor/grant compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes and procedures across the Finance Department and cross-functionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting with 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Substantive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, processes, and procedures.
• Experience leading monthly close, financial statement preparation, and audit management in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Demonstrated nonprofit accounting experience, including net asset classifications/restrictions and donor/grant reporting.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills; ability to translate complex accounting topics for non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to take initiative, be innovative, and lead a team through transitions.
• Demonstrated experience implementing new processes and tools, with strong accounting systems aptitude (ERP/GL, reporting, and integration of sub-systems).
• Must be proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment; ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation and benefits for this position will be paid in local currency and based on the country and geographic location’s local salary and benefits market data for the position.
• Exact pay will be based on factors including (but not limited to) relevant qualifications, experience, geographic location, education, business and organizational needs.

Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off and paid public holidays.
• Benefits based on local in-country guidelines.
• Annual company contribution towards professional development or higher education.
• Flexible work-from-home.
• Paid volunteer time (give back).

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, color, or any other protected class.

Application Process Note

The organization will never request payment or fees from candidates at any stage of the hiring process. All official communications will originate directly from the organization. If contacted by unsolicited third parties claiming to represent the organization, treat outreach with caution.