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Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · 5 days ago

Head of Accounting

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Head of Accounting who will report to the Head of Finance & Operations. This role will lead the accounting function within the Corporate Finance team, ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity, compliance, and operational excellence while overseeing accounting strategy and execution across the Foundation’s global operations.

ChildrenEducationHealth CareNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Leah Jenkins

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation of complete and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable standards for a private foundation

Ensure timely completion of annual financial statement audits, IRS Form 990-PF & Form 990-T, and other regulatory filings

Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and global accounting teams

Direct monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring reconciliations and reporting accuracy across legal entities and currencies, inclusive of consolidations and intercompany recording and elimination

Oversee accounting, controls and disclosures for the foundation’s endowment with strong partnership with the Dell Family Office

Oversee the accounting for program-related investments and grant obligations

Drive automation and process improvements in NetSuite and other financial applications and our grant management system

Participate in the detailed reviews of the Foundation’s balance sheet

Maintain and update accounting policies in alignment with regulatory and business needs

Prepare technical accounting memos and advise leadership on complex accounting matters

Develop and maintain a strong internal control environment in both the US and International entities with emphasis on consistency and transparency of operations, transactions and financials results

Ensure adherence to internal policies

Proactively identify and mitigate risks

Oversee preparation of consolidated management reports and board materials with meticulous accuracy and strategic, executized messaging

Collaborate with Head of FP&A to analyze results versus budgets and forecasts

Proactively identity and lead projects that drive efficiency of programs and accounting processes, data integrity, and overall effectiveness for the Foundation

Manage and mentor finance team members

Build strong relationships with program, investment, Technology, and operations partners

Qualification

Certified Public AccountantU.S. GAAPNetSuiteFinancial ReportingOperational AccountingIRS Form 990-PFMulti-entity ReportingExcelChange LeadershipCommunication SkillsLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Certified Public Accountant required

5+ years of public accounting experience in audit or tax

10+ years of hands-on operational accounting controllership within a dynamic, fast-pace organization

Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Proficiency with enterprise systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and reporting tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI)

Experience leading consolidated financial reporting for a multi-entity, multinational organization, including foreign subsidiaries, multi-currency transactions, and nuanced intercompany eliminations

Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences