Title: Associate Director of Accounting 

Department: Finance   

Reports To: Vice President of Finance 

FLSA: Exempt   

Compensation: $113,700 - $129,000 

 

LOCATION/HOURS  

This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our New York City office. It is expected that some duties will be performed on-site at least 2-days a week, and some remotely. 

All candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005, upon hire. 

 

SUMMARY: 

The Associate Director of Accounting is a key leadership position tasked with overseeing SEO’s shared services accounting function and acting as team lead to five (5) direct and skip-level team members.  Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this position will be a strategic thought partner with an eye on continuous evaluation and achievement of short- and long-term financial objectives. This position has primary responsibility for all of General Accounting, including managing Audits, treasury, A/P, A/R, and Accounting systems, and managing, controlling, and safeguarding most financial activities related to the organization.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Oversight of all the organizations financial matters as it relates to accounting, grants management, auditing, treasury, tax, GL, A/P, A/R, cost accounting, internal control, process improvements and more.
  • Manage month-end and year-end close reporting cycle.
  • Lead the annual audit & tax compliance including timely completion of the 990 tax
  • Streamline processes and create efficiencies within the accounting department. 
  • Build the systems and processes necessary for success including cash flow, monthly close & financials, contract & grants management, and others as appropriate.
  • Ensure development, implementation, and maintenance of internal control systems to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure appropriate management of all revenue received, liaising with the Development team as required.
  • Strengthen financial reporting and analytics to facilitate strategic business decisions
  • Maintain and develop accounting controls and procedures. Ensure accurate and timely financial reports.
  • Lead, guide, coach and mentor direct reports in financial processes and reporting. Ensure the success of the team and their performance with an eye toward internal controls and continuous improvements.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: 

  • CPA required.
  • BS in Accounting or Finance, master’s degree in a related field preferred.
  • Direct ‘hands on’ experience in all aspects of accounting including reconciliations, auditing etc. 
  • Minimum of seven (7) years senior level experience in managing an accounting function.
  • 3+ years of progressive people management as both a direct and skip level manager. Must be skilled at leading teams to higher performance with a keen ability to lead across difference, apply consultative skills to determine professional development needs for experienced professionals, set strategic priorities, and manage empathetically. Extensive knowledge of financial management in non-profit organizations including requirements for Form 990, NYS Form CT-13 and NYS Form CHAR 550.
  • Systems understanding is essential; advanced proficiencies in MS Office (especially Excel) and strong working knowledge of nonprofit accounting software such as Intacct, Sage/MIP, Financial Edge, required.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: 

  • Exemplary organizational skills within high volume and highly detailed environments.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills; must be comfortable addressing and engaging with diverse communities at various levels and across different mediums including in-person, email, messaging platforms, and phone calls. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
  • A proactive approach with an affinity for efficacy and successful outcomes. 
  • A high level of integrity, dependability, and accountability for both individual and organizational goals. 
  • A discernable passion for SEO’s mission and evidence of working within communities that reflect SEO’s participant population, and the combined lived and learned experience to apply an inclusive lens to work and relationships.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS    

SEO offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plan including low-cost health, vision, and dental options, a generous holiday schedule and PTO policies, disability coverage, fully paid time off for new parents, and employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts. We are constantly working to improve our benefits each year based on the needs of our employees. We value wellness and strive to consistently use a DEIB lens to put people first and foremost.   

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.   

EEOC Policy  

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.  

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.  

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.  

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.  

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