Senior Director of Accounting

About Trevor

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 25 years.

Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values:

Heart–We care deeply and commit to do what matters

Integrity–We build trust through our words and actions

Community‑Together, we are an unstoppable force for good

Belonging‑We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other

Progress‑We continually move onward and upward

Applicants and staff must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Trevor Project will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Location:

This role will be remote in the continental United States

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer

Eligibility:
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States is required. The Trevor Project will not sponsor a work visa for this role.

Classification:
Exempt Full Time

Union Role? No

Salary Range: 150,000‑$160,000/ yr

The Senior Director of Accounting role is a key leadership position responsible for the integrity of all financial operations and reporting at The Trevor Project. This individual ensures compliance with GAAP, grant and funder requirements, and internal controls, while guiding the accounting team in daily operations, month‑end closings, audits, and financial reporting. In partnership with the CFO and executive leadership, the Senior Director develops and executes strategies that strengthen the organization’s financial infrastructure, ensure sustainable growth, and enable mission delivery.

The Senior Director will manage the organization’s assets and liabilities, working closely with the CFO to assess and mitigate risk.

• Oversee daily accounting functions including general ledger management, accounts payable, cash, revenue, accounts receivable, etc.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting; support preparation of management and board reporting to provide timely analysis on organization performance
• Manages the organization’s assets and liabilities through continual review, reconciliation and evaluation of the statement of financial position; partners with the CFO and leadership team to identify and assess risks
• Coordinate annual audits and preparation of federal and state tax returns; 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)
• 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 the Sr Director of Development Operations and technology team to ensure continued synchronization of accounting and CRM systems.
• Manage mail operations for the organization, including oversight of USPS and other third‑party vendors
• 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
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to align funding strategies, payroll accounting, and budget allocations
• Track key accounting performance indicators (e.g., close cycle time, audit readiness, reporting accuracy) and use insights to inform process improvements.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with the utmost discretion and integrity
• Demonstrate fair,…