Vice President, Accounting
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater New York City, NY Area (Hybrid - Headquarter location)
;Greater Washington D.C. Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Accounting to provide strategic oversight of general ledger, financial reporting, compliance, and treasury functions. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial information, advising executive leadership on financial risks and opportunities, and leading the accounting team. Key duties include overseeing close processes, financial reports, audits, regulatory filings, internal controls, cash flow, liquidity, and investment oversight. The Vice President will also lead finance process improvements and systems transformation, promoting automation, scalability, and data-informed decision-making. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and a CPA certification; an MBA is preferred. Applicants should bring at least 15 years of progressive accounting experience, including five years in public accounting and five years in a leadership role, as well as experience in a large nonprofit with complex funding structures. Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, grant compliance, internal controls, and treasury is required. The role also calls for experience overseeing audits and financial systems, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
Functions:
- Finance
Compensation
USD $248,000-$268,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Dynamic organization addressing climate change & pollution issues
Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
Type
Non Profit
Age
employees
1001-5000