Senior Manager, Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee the accounting close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.

• Maintain, monitor, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, adjusting them as organizational needs change to support audit preparedness and risk management.

• Foster ongoing improvements in financial operations through process modifications and the adoption of new technology.

• Co-manage the administration and oversight of financial systems.

• Continuously optimize the system's capabilities, including reporting from the general ledger and sub-ledgers, as well as integrations with external systems.

• Supervise annual corporate audits by collaborating with staff to ensure a smooth and timely year-end audit.

• Lead the preparation of IRS Form 990 and all other regulatory submissions, including any global reporting obligations.

• Oversee accounting for multiple legal entities and global operations, managing inter-company/affiliate activities, multi-currency transactions, and the uniform application of accounting policies across different jurisdictions.

• Coordinate with local service providers and internal stakeholders to facilitate statutory audits and regulatory submissions for international entities (e.g., Singapore, Europe, Canada) and ensure timely compliance.

• Collaborate with Human Resources to integrate the global payroll system and determine the most effective approach to processing compensation on a worldwide scale.

• Lead grant accounting and compliance support, including grant award evaluations, tracking restricted funding, and preparing both internal and external financial reports for grants.

• Work alongside program leaders to interpret award terms and conditions, convert them into compliant financial processes, and proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks (e.g., reporting timelines and allowable costs).

• Act as a technical accounting resource throughout the organization, providing guidance on accounting standards, internal controls, and donor/grant compliance obligations.

• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and procedures within the Finance Department and across other functions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 7-10 years of relevant experience.

• CPA certification is highly preferred.

• Strong reporting and presentation abilities; capable of simplifying complex accounting topics for non-financial stakeholders.

• Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven record of integrity and professionalism.

• In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, processes, and procedures.

• Experience in leading monthly close processes, preparing financial statements, and managing audits in a complex, multi-entity setting.

• Proven nonprofit accounting experience, including knowledge of net asset classifications/restrictions and donor/grant reporting.

• Ability to take initiative, innovate, and guide a team through transitions.

• Demonstrated experience in implementing new processes and tools, with strong aptitude for accounting systems (ERP/GL, reporting, and integration of sub-systems).

• Must be proficient and able to excel in a fast-paced, global environment; capability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines is essential.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Commitment to ISOC’s organizational mission, vision, and values.

• Some travel may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid public holidays.

• Annual company contribution towards professional development or higher education.

• Get paid to volunteer in your community!