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Vice President, Accounting & Controls at ProPublica

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. The Vice President, Accounting & Controls will lead the accounting function and manage a team to maintain and improve financial controls, ensuring compliance and efficiency as the organization grows.

ConsultingHuman Resources

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, cash and investment management, and corporate credit card processing ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with nonprofit GAAP

Manage key processes with internal and external partners including semi-monthly payroll, 403b reconciliations, grant accounting, and net asset release schedules

Own the execution and continuous improvement of preparation for timely, audit-ready financial statements, including the annual audit, 403b, 1099, and 1042s; maintain a consistent monthly and quarterly close rhythm that provides leadership with real-time insight

Strengthen financial systems and internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance systems that safeguard assets and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements

Work closely with development department on finance related operations and to ensure grant allocations and reporting are appropriate

Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, financial accountability, and risk management across the organization

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 finance team members

Communicate goals and expectations, delegate effectively, and ensure team members feel empowered and supported to deliver high-quality results

Cultivate an inclusive culture that values open communication, trust, and collaboration, and one that invests in the professional development of the finance team

Qualification

Nonprofit GAAPAudit readinessFinancial managementSage IntacctPeople managementSystems thinkingInterpersonal communicationProcess improvementTeam developmentCommitment to missionCPAEquivalent

Required

10+ years of accounting and financial management experience, ideally in structures with budgets of $50M-$100M or high-growth organizations

Brings deep technical expertise in nonprofit GAAP, audit readiness, and reporting with a proven ability to build disciplined monthly and quarterly close processes and ensure compliance with regulations

At least 3+ years of experience as a people manager; strong people coach, mentor, and leader with the ability to assess existing talent and build teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continued development

Deep knowledge of Sage Intacct required

Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to explain financial reasoning to colleagues outside the finance profession; brings the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners

Systems thinker who understands system integrations, continually assess and recommend systems changes, and oversee implementations

Ability to thrive in and be energized by a high-growth, dynamic work environment

Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of ProPublica