Associate Director of Financial Reporting

Job Description

The Associate Director of Financial Reporting will assist in effectively meeting company objectives by working with the company’s external audit and tax advisors on external filings, submissions and other external financial reporting matters. Additionally, the Associate Director will lead the internal financial reporting efforts specific to month‑end close and report out on close. The role interfaces significantly with the accounting, treasury, and development teams.

The Associate Director will serve as the authoritative accounting expert for all matters impacting the company, create and maintain accounting policies, direct and oversee the company tax policies and objectives, and ensure compliance with applicable tax statutes under nonprofit tax requirements on both the State and Federal levels. The Associate Director reports to the Controller.

• Lead daily activities in the financial reporting, external audit and tax areas by ensuring completion of the annual external audit plan in conjunction with external auditors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the external auditors and serve as the accounting and reporting subject‑matter expert for audit and associated engagements.
• Manage the annual tax return calendar, coordinating with external tax advisors and other management members.
• Oversee all company tax filings, including annual 990, state tax filings and miscellaneous filings, facilitating coordination and provision of underlying books and records, reviewing draft statements, coordinating with management and legal advisors, and submitting final returns.
• Maintain quality, accuracy and efficiency of external and internal filings and reports.
• Identify improvement opportunities related to process and develop value‑added recommendations.
• Implement effective control procedures over all financial reporting and tax processes.
• Coordinate monthly close reporting with budget, finance and subsidiary entities, ensuring accuracy and improving efficiency.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with management across all operating areas.
• Serve as a resource to management to continuously identify risks and improve internal controls, working with accounting to formalize associated process and control documentation.
• Participate in financial, operational, compliance and technology audits and consulting engagements as necessary.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to expand efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting (audit) and tax services function.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks and responsibilities as arise throughout the year.

3 months to start.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a four‑year college or university required;
  Master’s degree optional.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

• At least 7 years related experience and/or training.
• Experience with accounting software, inter‑fund accounting for subsidiary entities; nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.

• Highly organized, able to multi‑task and track multiple projects with excellent time management skills.
• Intellectually curious, self‑starter, with heightened sense of initiative.
• Superb customer service skills.
• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Strong collaborator, effective team player.