Accounting Officer, Operations. New York. Posting Date: 01/31/2026. Deadline: 02/12/2026
Role Title: Accounting Officer, Operations
Contract Type: Regular
Reporting To: Finance Operations Director
Program/Department/Unit Name: Finance
Location: New York or Washington, D.C.
Team Name: Accounting & Compliance
Role Purpose
The role of Accounting Officer of Operations sits within the Accounting and Compliance Team, responsible for supporting accounting operations, audit readiness, and financial compliance across multiple entities.
Key responsibilities
Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly analysis schedules for all assigned entities, including year-end audit schedules for all assigned entities
Prepare Tax Form 990/990PF workpapers for all assigned entities
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for all assigned entities, if any and prepare journal entries (regular, intercompany and adjusted), as needed
Run ad hoc reports from financial systems as needed (detail transaction reports, et al)
Serve as Finance Department liaison to OSF staff, back up other accounting colleagues & support Finance Operations Director, as needed
Serve as secondary approver for expense reports
Serve as US Accounting SME for Accounting related projects
Identify operational gaps and opportunities for improvement across accounting policies, procedures, workflows, and communications to drive efficiency and simplify the user experience
The ideal candidate (essential criteria)
Bachelor's degree (BA./BS)
Knowledge of NetSuite, Concur, Coupa, banking software, and various Salesforce platforms
Significant progressively responsible relevant work experience; and knowledge and working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Experience supporting audits, financial reporting, and tax-related activities within an international organization
Prior experience of working in a non-profit organization (or with non-profit clients in an accounting organization)
Proven experience collaborating with, and leading, multi-country or multi-jurisdiction projects
Awareness of diverse cultural differences and communication styles, proven ability to build relationships with a wide range of people within a complex organization
What we offer
Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.
Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:
Generous time off and flexible work arrangements.
Employer-paid health insurance *and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).
Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.