Director of Finance and Controller

OpenDor Media•New York, NY

About The Position

OpenDor Media is seeking a Director of Finance and Controller to lead its accounting and finance functions for a global, mission-driven nonprofit with an operating budget of approximately $20 million. This role offers a growth opportunity beyond a traditional Controller position, serving as a leader and partner to division heads and the CFO. The organization has recently upgraded its financial systems, migrating to the IES ERP platform and modernizing its AP workflow with BILL.com. A global corporate governance and compliance review is also underway. This role is pivotal in building the finance department into a highly efficient operation. The CFO role is part-time, granting this position significant ownership. While not a CFO role, it encompasses direct responsibility for the general ledger, month-end close, consolidated GAAP statements, internal controls, audit and Form 990 management, non-U.S. accounting and compliance, budget and forecast mechanics, cash, AP/AR, the systems stack, and leadership of the finance team. The position will act as the primary finance partner to several program divisions and be a key finance voice in daily operating decisions. The CFO retains oversight of Board relations, final budget approval, investment strategy, institutional relationships, finance policy approval, and executive/donor strategy. The initial focus will be on excelling in the described responsibilities, with a clear path for expanded scope as the organization scales and the CFO role remains part-time. The right candidate will be well-positioned for broader financial leadership.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including responsibility for a full close cycle and consolidated financial statements.
Highly inquisitive, curious, and focused on continuous process improvement.
Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with direct experience applying nonprofit accounting standards (net asset classification, contribution revenue recognition, functional expense allocation).
Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency, or multi-country environment.
Demonstrated ownership of an external audit and of an organization's internal control environment.
Experience supervising and developing accounting staff.
Strong ERP and systems fluency, and a genuine appetite for making processes cleaner and more automated.
High proficiency with Excel and Google Workspace.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment, discretion, and comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in a lean, fast-moving organization.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA with a strong accounting background.
Nonprofit sector experience, ideally in an organization of comparable size and complexity.
Knowledge of payroll processes, VAT, and other elements/requirements of cross-border operations.
Experience implementing or optimizing an ERP or AP automation platform.
Familiarity with Form 990 and nonprofit governance practice.

Responsibilities

Own the general ledger and chart of accounts across all entities and locations, ensuring data integrity into the ERP.
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar, delivering a reconciled close on time.
Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP for nonprofit organizations, including variance analysis.
Oversee revenue recognition for contributions, grants, and earned revenue, including conditional/unconditional contributions and donor restrictions.
Prepare recurring reporting packages for leadership, the Board, and other constituents.
Manage accounting and reporting for all non-U.S. operations, including intercompany activity, foreign currency translation, and funding.
Ensure timely local statutory filings, payroll tax, and indirect tax compliance in coordination with in-country advisors.
Oversee U.S. and international payroll processing and the accurate recording of compensation and benefits.
Design, document, test, and maintain the internal control environment, ensuring segregation of duties.
Serve as the primary liaison for the annual audit and Form 990, managing external audit and tax firms.
Draft, maintain, and enforce finance policies and related procedures.
Support the organization's governance and compliance work across jurisdictions.
Operationally manage the annual budget and ongoing forecast cycle, including calendar, templates, and consolidation.
Serve as the finance partner to assigned program divisions, assisting with budgets, actuals analysis, and spending decisions.
Build and maintain supporting schedules for the multi-year financial model and analyze financial trends.
Manage operating cash, daily banking administration, accounts receivable, and weekly cash/investment reporting.
Support the CFO on investment reporting, reserve monitoring, and Investment Policy Statement compliance.
Lead and develop the finance and accounting team.
Serve as the functional owner of the finance systems stack, banking platforms, and workflow tools, driving automation and process improvement.
Build documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the finance function.