Global Director of Accounting and Finance - Tandym

New York City based non-profit is seeking a senior accounting and finance professional to join their staff as their new Global Director of Accounting and Finance.

Responsibilities:

The Global Director of Accounting and Finance will:

• Helps ensure the responsible and effective financial management of a global Jewish humanitarian nonprofit and has a direct impact on the organization's mission.
• Will work closely with the CFO, and oversees the Finance Department.
• Assist the CFO by preparing materials (presentations and reports) for Board/Committee meetings, members of Senior Management, and other audiences as requested
• Oversee and enhance finance operations processes: cash receipts, cash disbursements, receivables, payables, investments, payroll and benefits
• Establish, maintain, or enhance control activities
• Ensure all transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with the Organization's policies and with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of the Organization's quarterly and annual financial statements
• Ensure that all statutory filing deadlines are met and all compliance requirements are fulfilled, as these relate to all required Federal and State filings (Forms 990, 990-T, State UBIT Returns, etc.)
• Supervise compilation, analysis, and management of the New York Headquarters Administrative and Fundraising budgets
• Recruit, train, develop, supervise and evaluate finance and accounting staff
• Serve as a liaison to investment management consultants, banks, trustees, major funders, and other key constituents
• Manage a team of 12 including professional staff and clerks (at various levels of ability and seniority) responsible for Financial Reporting and Financial Operations functions
• Maintain effective communications with overseas staff in Israel and other field offices to ensure complete and accurate processing of financial information, disclosures and accounting treatment
• Liaise effectively and coordinate deliverables with regional CFOs and controllers
• Critically review and update policies and procedures concerning all aspects of global finance operations
• Research accounting pronouncements and other regulatory guidance as it may relate to new and complex transactions or matters, as these may arise
• Serve as a primary liaison for Co-Sourced Internal Audit Services Provider
• Manage Corporate Insurance Programs
• Complete special projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to multitask and to achieve tight deadlines
• Flexibility to work extra/nonstandard hours
• Significant experience managing professional staff; strong managerial skills and investment in growing staff.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (finance, accounting, economics)
• CPA certification and strong accounting skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with modern ERP systems
• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills
• Attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and technological savvy
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and timely manner
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and external constituents in a professional and flexible manner; Cultural competency to work effectively with staff from around the world and across varying backgrounds; political savvy
• Dedication to being a change agent who can establish a culture of continuous improvement
• Team-orientation and humbleness; excellent discretion on what does and does not require input from the CFO, to ensure good use of the CFO's time and sufficient information and teamwork for strategic direction
• Basic knowledge of Jewish history and Israel to aid in comprehension of organizational operations
• Ability to work some weekends and longer hours as needed, to accommodate working across time-zones at a global organization
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Ability to read words and numbers and communicate in person or over the telephone

Desired Skills:

• Passion for Jewish service strongly preferred
• Public Accounting experience in large firm strongly preferred
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Proficiency in Hebrew or Russian
• Desire to learn and grow, curiosity