Senior Accounting Associate, Foundation and Community

The role

This person will manage day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of private foundations and corporate community programs. They will lead month-end and year-end close processes and oversee fundraising and donation receivables.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for private foundations and corporate community programs.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes across multiple private foundations.
• Oversee fundraising and donation receivables.
• Perform monthly financial reviews and reporting.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations on a recurring basis.
• Support state and federal tax reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and support the annual audit process.
• Assist with banking relationships and ongoing cash management activities.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Master’s degree in accounting and/or CPA licensure
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with exposure to nonprofit or private foundation accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, and accrual accounting
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing tax filings, including Form 990-PF, Form 990-T, and related state filings
• Experience with general ledger and accounting systems, including Workday Financial Management
• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, pivot tables, and complex formulas
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong relationship and customer management skills
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Nice to have

• demonstrated interest in applying AI tools and emerging technologies to accounting operations and reporting

Benefits

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Tuition assistance
• 401(k) savings program with an employer match

About the company

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring philanthropy and community service.