Senior Director of Accounting

Senior Director of Accounting

The Senior Director of Accounting role is a key leadership position responsible for the integrity of all financial operations and reporting at The Trevor Project. This individual ensures compliance with GAAP, grant and funder requirements, and internal controls, while guiding the accounting team in daily operations, month-end closings, audits, and financial reporting. In partnership with the CFO and executive leadership, the Senior Director develops and executes strategies that strengthen the organization's financial infrastructure, ensure sustainable growth, and enable mission delivery. The Senior Director will manage the organization's assets and liabilities, working closely with the CFO to assess and mitigate risk.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Oversee daily accounting functions including general ledger management, accounts payable, cash, revenue, accounts receivable, etc.

Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting; support preparation of management and board reporting to provide timely analysis on organization performance

Manages the organization's assets and liabilities through continual review, reconciliation and evaluation of the statement of financial position; partners with the CFO and leadership team to identify and assess risks

Coordinate annual audits and preparation of federal and state tax returns; serve as primary liaison with external auditors

Enhance and enforce internal control policies and procedures; maintain comprehensive records and SOPs to support control environment

Ensure compliance with GAAP and federal / state regulations (including Uniform Guidance for federal grants)

Lead, develop, coach, and manage a team of direct reports, ensuring team accountability, strategic alignment, and results

Partner with department leaders to ensure proper allocation and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds

Partner closely with the Sr Director of Development Operations and technology team to ensure continued synchronization of accounting and CRM systems.

Manage mail operations for the organization, including oversight of USPS and other third party vendors

Manage financial systems and suggest improvements for operational efficiency; direct implementation of new accounting system.

Participate in cross-departmental projects (e.g., new grant rollouts, system upgrades, and other initiatives

Collaborate cross-functionally to align funding strategies, payroll accounting, and budget allocations

Track key accounting performance indicators (e.g., close cycle time, audit readiness, reporting accuracy) and use insights to inform process improvements.

Handle sensitive and confidential matters with the utmost discretion and integrity

Demonstrate fair, ethical, and equitable business practices

Learn eagerly, share knowledge appropriately, and improve continuously

Demonstrate advanced planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking, delegating and working well within tight timelines

Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others

Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work

Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of belonging

Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)

8+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in nonprofit accounting

Must have 3+ years experience directly managing a team of people (minimum of 3) and making organizational decisions

Must have 3+ years experience managing external financial audits and preparing non profit tax returns

Demonstrated experience leading, developing, coaching and managing the performance of multiple direct reports.

Strong knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP; federal grant compliance a plus (Uniform Guidance).

Proven proficiency with accounting software, CRM (Salesforce), Google Suite and Excel.

Proven proficiency in creating c-suite and board level reports and other materials

Exceptional communication and analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational growth or change and influence cross-functional decision-making.

Proficiency in spoken and written English, bilingual proficiency (English / Spanish) is a plus

$150,000 - $160,000 a year

A career that truly makes a difference in the lives of LGBTQ young peopleevery single day

Outstanding benefits, including :

Comprehensive health insurance, including plan coverage for various gender affirmation care (and we pay 100% of your employee contribution premiums for medical, dental, vision, AND basic life insurance)

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Generous vacation and 13 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays and three half-day Fridays during the summer

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

In-network mental health office and virtual visits are covered at 100%, and out-of-network visits are covered at an enhanced level.

Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)

Professional and Learning Development Trainings / Education : including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses.

Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform

The Trevor Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law or policy. The Trevor Project complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity in employment. The Trevor Project is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a request here.