Accounting Consultant- Kiwi Partners

Our firm helps foundations, philanthropists and investors who are serious about impact, achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields.

We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, we are also a certified B Corporation.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Advancing DEI within our firm and in our work with partners is critical to our mission. To be effective partners to philanthropists, nonprofits, and communities impacted by philanthropic dollars, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging, and a nuanced understanding of the racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other disparities that undergird the issues we engage in and the interactions we have with one another.

For us, equity means that our staff members, our clients, and the people they serve can experience the same level of success, no matter their starting place. We expect all our employees to share this commitment, and always seek ways to improve how well we live these values. Click here to learn more about DEI at Kiwi / Arabella and read our official DEI statement.

Accounting Consultant, Kiwi Lines of Business – Accounting Services (Hybrid, New York)

The Accounting Consultant will deliver exceptional accounting services to our nonprofit community.

Technical

Create management financial reports, including but not limited to:

Statement of Activities (Income Statement);

Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet);

Cash Flow Statement;

Budget v. Actual Variance Report

Prepare notes, where applicable, explaining variances against the budget in order to provide insight and clarity to the reader.

Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and/or projections/forecasts.

Prepare Board packages for client Finance/Audit/Board meetings.

As a team prepare for the external annual audit.

Prepare and participate in new engagement start-ups and participate in defining project scope.

As a team, deliver financial and management reports to the client Executive Director (or person we report to) each month.

Implement Kiwi standard working procedures on engagements with guidance from Kiwi engagement lead.

Suggest technology upgrades and new accounting technology tools, in collaboration with the Kiwi Consulting team, to create efficiencies at the client.

Provide thought leadership to our clients, and actively participant in Client Advisory (CAS) meetings with the client engagement team.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

Residence within 1 hour commuting distance of New York, NY.

Associate degree, bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent level of experience.

5 years of experience without an Associate’s degree.

7 years of experience without an Bachelor’s degree

3 – 5 years of accounting experience.

Experience with one or more of the following:

Working in multiple work environments.

Balancing the needs of several clients.

Working independently as well as collaboratively.

Strong attention to detail

Other Highly Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience and Key Characteristics

Prior experience in a small non-for-profits, startup, or unstructured environment.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Master’s or CPA, preferred).

Experience with nonprofit accounting.

Total Rewards (compensation and benefits)

This is a full-time position. We offer a competitive and holistic total rewards package that includes salary, bonus, and benefits. Our compensation ranges are based on salary ranges for similar sized organizations in the professional services sector and adjusted for local labor market…