Director of Accounting

Summary

Join The Trevor Project as the Director of Accounting, a key leadership role overseeing all financial operations and reporting. Ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, and internal controls. Guide the accounting team in daily operations, month-end closings, audits, and financial reporting. Lead, develop, and manage a team of direct reports. Partner with department leaders to ensure proper fund allocation and reporting. Manage financial systems and suggest improvements. Participate in cross-departmental projects. This remote position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in nonprofit accounting
• Must have 990 audit experience
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, coaching and managing the performance of multiple direct reports
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP; federal grant compliance a plus (Uniform Guidance)
• Proven proficiency with accounting software, CRM (Salesforce), Google Suite and Excel
• Proven proficiency in creating c-suite and board level reports and other materials
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English (Spanish a plus)

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Coordinate annual audits and preparation of Form 990; serve as primary liaison with external auditors
• Enhance and enforce internal control policies and procedures; maintain comprehensive records and SOPs to support control environment
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and federal/state regulations (including Uniform Guidance for federal grants)
• Work closely with the CFO and Sr. Director Financial Planning to provide budget-to-actual reports and variance analysis
• Lead, develop, coach, and manage a team of direct reports, ensuring team accountability, strategic alignment, and results
• Partner with department leaders to ensure proper allocation and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds
• Partner closely with Sr Director Financial Planning to ensure complete, accurate and timely expense and revenue reporting
• Partner closely with the Sr Director of Development Operations and technology team to ensure continued synchronization of accounting and CRM systems
• Manage financial systems and suggest improvements for operational efficiency; direct implementation of new accounting system
• Participate in cross-departmental projects (e.g., new grant rollouts, system upgrades, and other initiatives)
• Demonstrate advanced planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking, delegating and working well within tight timelines
• Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of belonging
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including plan coverage for various gender affirmation care (and we pay 100% of your employee contribution premiums for medical, dental, vision, AND basic life insurance)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% match
• Generous vacation and 13 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays and three half-day Fridays during the summer
• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• In-network mental health office and virtual visits are covered at 100%, and out-of-network visits are covered at an enhanced level
• Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)
• Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education: including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses
• Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform