Northside Center for Child Development · 8 hours ago
Director, Accounting
New York, NY
Contract
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expNorthside Center for Child Development is a community-focused organization serving over 5,500 children and families in New York City. They are seeking a Director of Accounting to lead their accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance while collaborating with other departments to align accounting practices with organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Provide experienced accounting leadership and management to enable Northside to achieve its mission, strategy, and operating goals. Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer, other Finance Department leaders, members of the board of directors, and Northside senior and management teams to regularly assess needs for accounting management and support
Direct and manage core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and month-end/year-end close to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting. Implement and optimize systems, processes, and policies that strengthen accounting efficiency and integrity. Drive strategic improvements in financial planning, budgeting, expense management, and cash flow analysis to support organizational sustainability. Continuously review and enhance accounting practices to achieve operational excellence, reduce risk, and deliver actionable insights for decision-making
Proactively monitor and adapt to evolving risk management, financial compliance, and regulatory requirements to ensure Northside’s accounting practices remain current and aligned with the organization’s mission
Ensure that all accounting operations adhere to contractual obligations from funding agencies and donors, as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Drive timely and accurate financial reporting that meets or exceeds regulatory standards, reinforcing Northside’s reputation for excellence. Achieve consistent audit readiness and maintain high-quality, financially sound services that support organizational sustainability and stakeholder confidence
Recruit, develop, and retain top accounting talent to ensure operational excellence and compliance. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and result-driven culture by providing clear roles, responsibilities, and a well-structured reporting framework. Engage staff in cross-functional projects, budgeting processes, and departmental initiatives to enhance integration, efficiency, and professional growth
Prepare accurate, insightful presentations and reports for Northside’s Board of Directors, senior management, and other key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making. Provide the Finance Committee with all relevant information, financial data and analysis that may impact organizational performance, proactively address questions and support strategic planning with timely, comprehensive information
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting required
6-10 Years of Finance and Accounting experience, including knowledge of grants and government contract reporting and requirements, general ledger systems, insurance, taxes, risk management, strategic planning, and complex consolidated financials
At least 5 years of Not-For-Profit experience, with a clear commitment to and passion for Northside's mission and the community we serve
Minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience with increasing managerial responsibility and oversight
Knowledge and experience as an Accounting Director with progressive accounting expertise, leadership, and management capability
Proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff
Experience with Federal, State, and New York City regulatory and funding agencies, and all sources of fundraising grants and contracts
Strong working knowledge of financial statements, financial management reporting, and record keeping procedures
Sound judgment, with the ability to negotiate effectively, manage financial complexity, complicated problem-solving, confidential information, and conflicting priorities
Confident and collaborative, and the ability to work with a diversity of people and engage people at all levels and across various functions, including working with managers who do not have an accounting background
Experience with accounting systems, fundraising systems, and software including SAGE, Excel, Concur, Bill.com, database systems, ADP, Raiser's Edge, and Microsoft platforms
Strong communications, writing, relationship development, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Critical thinker, analytical, creative, strategic, organized, and detail and results oriented
Preferred
MBA, M.S. in Finance or Accounting, or CPA desirable
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Company
Northside Center for Child Development
Northside Center is a nonprofit that provides expert behavioral/mental health, education and enrichment programs to children and families living in poverty.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Hazel Guzman, Ph.D., IMH-E
Chief Program Officer
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