Director, Accounting and Tax

Operations Finance

Position Type

Full Time

Location

Chicago, IL, United States

Job ID

DIREC002695

Chicago, Illinois, United States

We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to lead critical accounting and compliance functions. This role is responsible for coordinating the preparation and review of the annual IRS Form 990, ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP, and managing complex accounting processes across investments, fixed assets, leases, and research grants. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the preparation and review of the annual IRS Form 990.
• Delegate to and review work of the Senior Accountant, Finance & Tax and the Senior Associate Director, Chapter Accounting.
• Serve as the main point-of-contact for Finance to the Association's Medical Science Research Grants team (MedSci).
• Serve as the lead for the fixed asset process for Finance.
• Serve as the lead for the lease accounting standard processes for Finance, including process improvement or automation.
• Provide information for the Association's annual budget including but not limited to investment income, depreciation, research grant expenses, restricted releases, rent amortization and other items as needed.
• Prepare and/or review workpaper and other schedules required for annual audit as requested. Ensure all accounting work within scope of responsibility is done in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which includes research and implementation of new U.S. GAAP standards.
• Assist (and potentially lead) and serve as the backup for the tracking of restricted revenue and net assets.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to CFO, VP, Accounting & Financial Reporting and Senior Director, Finance and Tax
• Function as backup to the Senior Director, Finance and Tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or a related area. Experience in the non-profit industry preferred.
• Strong ability to delegate work, with a focus on developing additional capacity and driving performance.
• Proficiency with automated accounting (and CRM) systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with executive leadership, boards of directors, and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in complex financial scenarios.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines. This may require some evenings or weekend work, especially during month-end closing, annual external audit and annual budget process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of theory and application of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, internal controls and segregation of duties
• Specific accounting experience in general ledger including cash, investments, leases, and fixed assets
• Works independently but also exercises good judgment in identifying and then escalating unusual accounting items to the proper staff member.
• Determine tasks priority for self and staff.
• Ability to work with a diverse group on site and off site
• Basic understanding of tax law

Title: Director, Accounting and Tax

Position Location: Home Office, Chicago, IL - Hybrid

Full time or Part time:Full Time

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 511 The Alzheimer's Association's good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $130,000 – $150,000. This position is eligible for a bonus based on both individual and organizational performance, up to 6%.

Reports To: Senior Director, Finance and Tax

Who We Are:

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer's Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's and dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.