Director of Accounting

Summary

Join the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) as their Director of Accounting! In this role, you will manage all accounting operations, including monthly closing processes for IRAP and international offices. You will oversee accounts and ledgers, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable, receivable, and payroll, preparing financial reports, and coordinating audits. You will also supervise a team of accountants and provide training and support. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Master's preferred), at least 8 years of non-profit accounting experience, and strong knowledge of GAAP. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent analytical and communication skills and a commitment to IRAP's mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Master’s degree preferred
• Must have at least 8 years of progressive work experience in non-profit accounting
• Proficient knowledge of and experience with nonprofit accounting practices
• Strong understanding of GAAP and audit requirements
• Superb attention to detail
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong supervision skills
• High-level problem-solving skills
• Acumen in maintaining accurate accounting records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing, and operational use
• Proficiency in clearly communicating accounting information to individuals with varying levels of financial expertise
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities while establishing and maintaining robust accounting processes
• Judgment, integrity, and trustworthiness are essential given the need to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Able to effectively work well with a diverse group of people in a multicultural and challenging team-oriented environment
• Must be self-sufficient and self-motivated
• Focus on professional excellence and customer service
• Committed to improving equity and access in the workplace
• Demonstrates passion for IRAP’s mission
• This position is remote. (NYC office affiliation)
• This position might require occasional travel
• This position does not require office availability

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organizational day-to-day activities of accounts payable, accounts receivable, monetary disbursements, invoicing/billing, payroll, fixed asset, and general ledger
• Manage all closing processes, from preparation to completion, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Interact at all levels and with IRAP Finance team, international offices, and external stakeholders to produce timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting
• Work with IRAP Finance team and relative external parties to ensure overall coordination of all accounting activities
• Prepare journal entries and accounts analyses
• Coordinate an annual audit process and the IRS Form 990 preparation
• Conduct reconciliation of general ledger, payments, and accounts (banks, billing, etc.) to ensure the accounting system accurately reflects the correct transactions
• Sustain/Develop an appropriate system of policies, strong internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures with continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, regulatory, and audit requirements
• Supervise a team of Accountant(s) to ensure they're motivated and provide proper support to meet their job duties and responsibilities
• Provide training, guidance, and support to other personnel and departments when needed, and actively review and advise on financial and accounting processes
• Assist the Senior Vice-President of Finance with the annual budgeting process
• Undertake other duties and projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA Candidate is a plus
• International experience working with international NGOs with multiple locations/ offices is highly preferred
• Experience managing, coaching, and providing mentorship
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Concur is highly desired (Intacct or NetSuite is a plus)

Benefits

• Fully paid family health insurance
• Retirement options
• Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days, 22 and more public/ org-wide holidays)
• Comprehensive leave time for sickness
• Disability and parenting (5 months of parental leave)
• Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment
• Generous opportunities for professional development