Vice President, Accounting at Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International in New York, NY
Company Description JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter @JDRF. Job Description BROAD FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
The Vice President of Accounting (VP) will provide leadership for all accounting, financial reporting, tax and financial compliance functions and will serve as a valued, strategic member of the finance and organization senior management team. The VP will play a significant role in maintaining and improving the organization's financial control environment and financial operations, bringing best in class business practices and systems along with a strong focus on internal controls and continuous improvement through technology. The VP will bring not only a solid foundation of GAAP accounting knowledge in the nonprofit sector but a strong general business acumen with experience in a dynamic and complex organization and will play a critical role in supporting execution of JDRF's long-term mission goals and the supporting operating and financial plans. The VP must proactively and collaboratively work cross-functionally across the organization (both staff at National and at our 29 Chapters) and volunteers) to achieve the goals of the role, accounting department, Office of the CFO, and the organization.
Responsibilities:
Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions including general ledger, fixed assets, revenue and accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and payroll. Continuously analyze the balance sheet and statement of activities to ensure all transactions are being recorded in an accurate, complete, and timely manner. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including cash flow for staff and volunteer leadership. Support all accounting and financial reporting for the T1D Fund, JDRF's philanthropic venture capital subsidiary; play a critical role in valuation accounting for all T1D Fund investment holdings. Oversee all bank transaction processing and bank reconciliations; serve as a key finance partner to the National development and Information Technology teams to ensure all donation processing including third party processors seamlessly integrates into our CRM and ERP systems. Serve as the primary liaison to the research grants administration team. Coordinate and lead the annual external financial statement audit, ensuring the auditor's report is issued in a timely manner. Maintain a current knowledge of GAAP accounting for nonprofit organizations and proactively plan for implementation of new accounting, reporting, and disclosure requirements. In partnership with our external tax preparers, coordinate and lead in a timely manner all annual and quarterly tax filings including but not limited to Forms 990 and 990T, state unrelated business income tax returns, property tax returns, sales and use tax returns, and charitable trust returns. Maintain a current knowledge of tax issues and requirements that will impact our organization and proactively plan for their implementation. In partnership with the National Development team, ensure all state solicitation and state charitable gift annuity filings are completely in a timely and accurate manner. Partner closely with the financial planning and analysis team to ensure seamless alignment on all monthly close and reporting activities. Establish and serve as a key finance and accounting contributor on critical cross-functional work teams as identified and assigned. Key cross-functional partnerships will include Research & Grants Administration; Advocacy & Community Engagement; Development (National and Chapters); Information Technology; Human Resources; Marketing and Communications; and Internal Audit. Continually identify opportunities to improve all accounting and financial reporting processes, aiming for cost efficient technology solutions that allow for more value-added work by our accounting team. Serve as a primary liaison to the Information Technology department to ensure all financial systems are operating optimally. Regularly assess the internal control environment and internal control processes and procedures to prevent financial reporting errors and to help detect and prevent fraud and to protect the organization's resources and assets. Develop and maintain an appropriate staffing structure supported by high performing, diverse team members and ensure ongoing job and career development to drive ongoing performance excellence. Qualifications EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience managing accounting and financial reporting operations. Big 4 and/or national public accounting experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in accounting and with sufficient hours to sit for the CPA exam. CPA required. Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field preferred. Knowledge of nonprofit-specific GAAP including net assets/fund accounting strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday or other sophisticated ERP systems. Experience with Workday Adaptive planning or other enterprise planning software, Salesforce or other sophisticated CRM applications; and UKG payroll and HR system or other sophisticated HRIS systems. Experience leading implementation of new ERP and HRIS systems strongly preferred. Demonstrated, strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and experience leading annual audit processes with on-time delivery of financials and footnote disclosures. Demonstrated experience in a high-volume, complex organization with lockbox and centralized data processing experience utilizing integrated processing, payment, and financial systems. Working knowledge of accounting and valuation of publicly traded and private investment holdings strongly preferred. Working knowledge of accounting for charitable trusts and charitable gift annuities preferred. Demonstrated leadership, direct management, coaching & mentoring experience leading a diverse multi-disciplined team. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively present complex financial data to both financial experts and non-financially trained professionals. Experience initiating and leading cross-functional change initiatives with significant organization-wide impact. Strong organizational skills to deliver results when faced with multiple, time-sensitive organizational priorities.
Salary Range:
$200K -- $250K
Minimum Qualification
AccountingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Vice President of Accounting (VP) will provide leadership for all accounting, financial reporting, tax and financial compliance functions and will serve as a valued, strategic member of the finance and organization senior management team. The VP will play a significant role in maintaining and improving the organization's financial control environment and financial operations, bringing best in class business practices and systems along with a strong focus on internal controls and continuous improvement through technology. The VP will bring not only a solid foundation of GAAP accounting knowledge in the nonprofit sector but a strong general business acumen with experience in a dynamic and complex organization and will play a critical role in supporting execution of JDRF's long-term mission goals and the supporting operating and financial plans. The VP must proactively and collaboratively work cross-functionally across the organization (both staff at National and at our 29 Chapters) and volunteers) to achieve the goals of the role, accounting department, Office of the CFO, and the organization.
Responsibilities:
Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions including general ledger, fixed assets, revenue and accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and payroll. Continuously analyze the balance sheet and statement of activities to ensure all transactions are being recorded in an accurate, complete, and timely manner. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including cash flow for staff and volunteer leadership. Support all accounting and financial reporting for the T1D Fund, JDRF's philanthropic venture capital subsidiary; play a critical role in valuation accounting for all T1D Fund investment holdings. Oversee all bank transaction processing and bank reconciliations; serve as a key finance partner to the National development and Information Technology teams to ensure all donation processing including third party processors seamlessly integrates into our CRM and ERP systems. Serve as the primary liaison to the research grants administration team. Coordinate and lead the annual external financial statement audit, ensuring the auditor's report is issued in a timely manner. Maintain a current knowledge of GAAP accounting for nonprofit organizations and proactively plan for implementation of new accounting, reporting, and disclosure requirements. In partnership with our external tax preparers, coordinate and lead in a timely manner all annual and quarterly tax filings including but not limited to Forms 990 and 990T, state unrelated business income tax returns, property tax returns, sales and use tax returns, and charitable trust returns. Maintain a current knowledge of tax issues and requirements that will impact our organization and proactively plan for their implementation. In partnership with the National Development team, ensure all state solicitation and state charitable gift annuity filings are completely in a timely and accurate manner. Partner closely with the financial planning and analysis team to ensure seamless alignment on all monthly close and reporting activities. Establish and serve as a key finance and accounting contributor on critical cross-functional work teams as identified and assigned. Key cross-functional partnerships will include Research & Grants Administration; Advocacy & Community Engagement; Development (National and Chapters); Information Technology; Human Resources; Marketing and Communications; and Internal Audit. Continually identify opportunities to improve all accounting and financial reporting processes, aiming for cost efficient technology solutions that allow for more value-added work by our accounting team. Serve as a primary liaison to the Information Technology department to ensure all financial systems are operating optimally. Regularly assess the internal control environment and internal control processes and procedures to prevent financial reporting errors and to help detect and prevent fraud and to protect the organization's resources and assets. Develop and maintain an appropriate staffing structure supported by high performing, diverse team members and ensure ongoing job and career development to drive ongoing performance excellence. Qualifications EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience managing accounting and financial reporting operations. Big 4 and/or national public accounting experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in accounting and with sufficient hours to sit for the CPA exam. CPA required. Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field preferred. Knowledge of nonprofit-specific GAAP including net assets/fund accounting strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday or other sophisticated ERP systems. Experience with Workday Adaptive planning or other enterprise planning software, Salesforce or other sophisticated CRM applications; and UKG payroll and HR system or other sophisticated HRIS systems. Experience leading implementation of new ERP and HRIS systems strongly preferred. Demonstrated, strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and experience leading annual audit processes with on-time delivery of financials and footnote disclosures. Demonstrated experience in a high-volume, complex organization with lockbox and centralized data processing experience utilizing integrated processing, payment, and financial systems. Working knowledge of accounting and valuation of publicly traded and private investment holdings strongly preferred. Working knowledge of accounting for charitable trusts and charitable gift annuities preferred. Demonstrated leadership, direct management, coaching & mentoring experience leading a diverse multi-disciplined team. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively present complex financial data to both financial experts and non-financially trained professionals. Experience initiating and leading cross-functional change initiatives with significant organization-wide impact. Strong organizational skills to deliver results when faced with multiple, time-sensitive organizational priorities.
Salary Range:
$200K -- $250K
Minimum Qualification
AccountingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
