Senior Accountant (Scientific Partnerships)
About The Position
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ("the Foundation") is seeking top talent for its Senior Accountant (Scientific Partnerships) position. Reporting to the Controller, this position is responsible for the accurate accounting, reporting, and compliance oversight of sponsored research revenue for the Foundation. This role ensures revenue recognition aligns with donor intent, award terms, and U.S. GAAP (ASC 958), supports month-end close activities, and partners closely with FP&A, Research Operations and Development teams to provide sound accounting across a diverse portfolio of restricted funding and net asset reporting. This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. and will be expected to work east coast hours (standard business hours are 9:00am – 5:00pmEST).
Requirements
- Relevant experience with complex reconciliations and month-end close
- Strong knowledge of ASC 958 and restricted fund accounting
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), work ethic, and professionalism in engagement with superiors, peers, and subordinate staff.
- Pro-active, self-motivated and organized with a desire to learn new skills and software
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines and strong problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Manage revenue recognition for sponsored programs in accordance with ASC 958 and foundation policies
- Review donor agreements to determine conditional vs. unconditional revenue treatment and donor restrictions
- Record and reconcile pledge receivables, deferred revenue, and net assets with donor restrictions
- Monitor allowable costs and ensure expenses are properly matched to funding sources
- Contribute to the preparation and review of pledge payment requests, invoicing, and financial reporting to sponsors in collaboration with FP&A and Research Operations teams
- Own sponsored revenue close processes including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Prepare schedules supporting financial statements, audits, and Form 990 reporting
- Partner with FP&A to support budget vs. actual reporting for restricted programs
- Support Accounting team processes and projects as needed
- Ensure adherence to donor terms and internal policies
- Support external audits by preparing workpapers and responding to auditor inquiries
- Maintain documentation of revenue recognition positions and sponsored donor files
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and scalability
- Collaborate with Research Operations and Development on award setup, agreement modifications, and closeouts, ensuring net assets are released within gift scope
- Support system enhancements related to pledges, revenue automation, and net asset reporting
- Train staff on restricted revenue concepts and procedures
Benefits
- 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
- Competitive dental and vision plans
- 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer paid life and disability insurance
- 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
- Flexible work environment. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.
- Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
