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About the Role
Leads external and program audits and nonprofit tax reporting to ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational accountability across the organization. Oversees annual financial statement audits, program audits, Uniform Guidance compliance, and IRS Form 990 filings. Serves as a key liaison with external auditors, regulatory agencies, funders, and internal leadership, strengthening internal controls and compliance processes. This position reports to the VP, Accounting.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute annual external financial statement audits for Environmental Defense Fund and Environmental Defense Action Fund.
- Assist with international audit coordination and review audited financial statements.
- Review audit supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Manage independent auditor relationships and ensure timely audit completion and statement issuance.
- Oversee implementation and remediation of audit findings and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Coordinate audit activities across finance, grants management, HR, and program departments.
- Direct program-specific audits and monitoring for government grants, contracts, and restricted funding.
- Collaborate with the Director, Grants Contracts Compliance for accurate and timely completion.
- Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements, including Uniform Guidance/Single Audit.
- Review grant expenditures, cost allocations, and supporting documentation for compliance and allowability.
- Collaborate with program leadership to ensure operational and financial compliance.
- Develop and maintain audit-ready documentation and standardized compliance procedures.
- Manage preparation, review, and filing of IRS Form 990.
- Prepare comprehensive supporting workpapers for Form 990, including tie-outs to original records.
- Create and maintain a centralized documentation repository.
- Collaborate on state tax and related filings.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders for information and documentation.
- Review governance, compensation, and public support reporting for accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor changes in nonprofit tax regulations and reporting requirements.
- Support Board review and presentation of Form 990.
- Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and compliance procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend process improvements.
- Develop compliance monitoring tools, reporting dashboards, and audit tracking systems.
- Ensure proper retention of financial and compliance documentation.
- Assist with developing and maintaining organizational compliance policies and procedures.
- Supervise audit and compliance staff.
- Advise executive leadership on audit outcomes, compliance risks, and corrective actions.
- Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership, audit committees, and boards.
- Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals.
- Partner with VPs of Accounting and Finance, legal counsel, HR, and program leaders on compliance matters.
- Support organizational training on compliance and audit readiness.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of progressive accounting, audit, and non-profit compliance experience.
- Experience in a large nonprofit with complex funding structures.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards, Uniform Guidance, and donor/grant compliance.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
- CPA.
- Significant experience managing nonprofit external audits and IRS Form 990 filings.
- Experience with federal and state grant compliance and program audits.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
- Proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
- High sense of urgency, delivering quality work and meeting deadlines.
- Prompt response to business needs with a results-driven mindset.
- Excellent follow-through and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency, and inclusiveness.
Skills
- Nonprofit accounting standards
- Uniform Guidance
- Donor/grant compliance
- US GAAP
- Internal controls
- Regulatory requirements
- Audit software
- Data analytics tools
- Microsoft Office suite
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy
- Organization
- Efficiency
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Team development
- Coaching
- Cultural competency
- Inclusiveness
Location
- Hybrid
- New York City
- San Francisco
- Washington, DC
Work Type
- Regular
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7-10 years of progressive experience
Education Level
- CPA
- Advanced degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- 138,000 - 150,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
- Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is dedicated to addressing environmental and organizational challenges.
- Committed to DEI goals, fostering connection, inclusion, and empowerment.