Director of Finance and Controller

OpenDor Media • New York, NY

7d • $165,000 - $185,000 • Remote

About The Position

OpenDor Media is seeking a Director of Finance and Controller to lead the accounting and finance functions for a global, mission-driven nonprofit with an operating budget of approximately $20 million. This role offers significant ownership and leadership opportunities, acting as a key partner to division heads and the CFO. The organization has recently upgraded its ERP system (IES platform), modernized its AP workflow (BILL.com), and is undergoing a global corporate governance review. This position is ideal for someone looking to build and refine a finance department into a highly efficient operation. While not a CFO role, it carries substantial responsibility due to the CFO's part-time engagement. The Director will own the general ledger, month-end close, consolidated GAAP statements, internal controls, audits, Form 990, non-U.S. accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, AP/AR, the systems stack, and lead the finance team. They will also serve as the primary finance partner to program divisions and be a senior finance voice in operational decisions. The CFO retains oversight of Board relations, final budget approval, investment strategy, policy approval, and executive/donor strategy.

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, with the ability to explain technical accounting to non-finance stakeholders.
• 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 from integrated systems.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar, delivering reconciled results 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 donor restrictions and net asset releases.
• Prepare recurring reporting packages for leadership, the Board, and other constituents, and present financial data as needed.
• Manage accounting and reporting for all non-U.S. operations, including intercompany activities, 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.
• Own the internal control environment: design, document, test, and remediate controls, 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 procedures, including delegation of authority and expense policies.
• Support the organization's governance and compliance efforts 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 budget development, analysis of actuals, and spending decisions.
• Build and maintain supporting schedules for the multi-year financial model and analyze financial trends.
• Own operating cash management, banking administration, accounts receivable, and weekly cash and investment reporting.
• Support the CFO with 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.
• Develop documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the finance function.

Benefits

• International exposure and a genuinely global team
• High level of autonomy and direct access to leadership and the Board
• Competitive salaries
• Paid days off for Jewish & national holidays as well as competitive vacation policy
• Healthcare policy
• Great company culture and colleagues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed