Vice President, Accounting and Finance
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 200000 - 220000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Applications submitted through the Hillel International website will NOT be considered. To apply please send your resume toJanet Marschke:
Vice President Accounting and Finance
Hillel International
Role Overview
Are you an accounting leader ready to strengthen the backbone of a mission-driven nonprofit Hillel International the largest Jewish campus organization in the world is seeking a Vice President Accounting and Finance to elevate its financial integrity controls and reporting while supporting smart mission-aligned decision-making.
Reporting to and partnering with the CFO the Vice President Accounting and Finance is the organizations lead for accounting operations financial reporting internal controls audit compliance and treasury. You will oversee the monthly close consolidation technical accounting grants and restricted funds and tax filings while modernizing processes and systems. Youll manage a finance team of 34 direct reports and steward a complex multi-million-dollar operating budget with diversified funding streams. This is a hybrid role based in Washington DC.
What Youll Do
- Lead the accounting function end to end: monthly close consolidations reconciliations and financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP for nonprofits.
- Own internal controls and policy: design document and maintain effective controls over financial reporting cash payables payroll and purchasing.
- Direct annual external audits and any donor or compliance audits; manage auditor relationships and deliver timely PBCs and audit responses.
- Oversee restricted funds grant accounting and revenue recognition including pledges contributions memberships events and sponsorships.
- Manage treasury cash forecasting and liquidity; optimize banking credit cards expense management and investment operations in coordination with the CFO.
- Strengthen accounting systems and data quality drive improvements in NetSuite integrations with Salesforce and reporting automation.
- Produce accurate timely financials and dashboards present results variances and insights to senior leadership the Board and key stakeholders.
- Partner with the CFO on budgeting forecasting scenario planning and organization-wide financial stewardship.
- Build mentor and develop a high-performing team with clear roles career paths and service-oriented support for departments and campus partners.
What Youll Need to Succeed (Requirements)
- 15 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership including nonprofit experience.
- CPA required.Big Four or national firm audit background is a plus.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP for nonprofits including revenue recognition for contributions and grants endowment accounting and fund restrictions.
- Hands-on experience leading audits monthly closes consolidations and internal controls in complex multi-entity environments.
- Systems proficiency: NetSuite (or similar ERP); experience with Salesforce integrations and modern expense/credit card platforms (e.g. Ramp).
- Clear concise communicator with Board-facing experience and the ability to translate technical accounting into actionable insights.
- Proven track record building teams upgrading processes and implementing scalable policies and systems.
What Youll Receive
- Salary range: $200000$220000.
- Comprehensive benefits including health retirement and generous leave.
- Hybrid work environment based in Washington DC.
- The chance to make a lasting impact by strengthening financial operations at scale for a mission-driven nonprofit.
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About Hillel International
In 1923 Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life learning and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Financial Services
- GAAP
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Regulatory Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
About Company
Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, serving students at 850 colleges and universities across the globe.
