Director, Accounting and Finance

Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is the global organization’s presence in the United States. We engage people in the U.S. to fight injustice all around the world, while we also work to protect people’s human rights here in the U.S. Amnesty International USA has more than one million members and activists in all 50 states, who are part of a larger global movement of 10 million people in 150 countries. We are a democratically governed, grassroots membership organization, which means that our members vote on key policy issues and elect our Board of Directors. Amnesty International USA’s elected Board members, staff, and members work together to lead the organization.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Cover letter, resume and work sample of month-end closing schedule.

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Throughout the U.S.

Remote/Hybrid: Remote with travel

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Category: Full-time, Regular

Position Type: Non-Union

Travel Required (%): up to 25%

Number of Direct Reports:1

Job Summary

The Finance Department is responsible for all financial and accounting matters for Amnesty International USA.

The Director, Accounting and Finance (“Director”) is responsible for directing the organization’s accounting functions and professional operations of the Finance unit. This position works with the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and manages the general accounting functions, including the records and operation of accounting systems and the gathering and reporting of financial information. This is a great opportunity for a finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, human rights organization.

This position handles confidential and sensitive matters and is not covered under the collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Operations Management

• Supervise the organization's accounting function, ensuring accurate and compliant financial record-keeping
• Oversee and manages core accounting functions, including cash management and accounts payable

• Review and approve financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger entries, depreciation, accruals, prepaid, asset purchases, and other complex transactions
• Manage the monthly closing process to ensure all tasks are performed accurately within a set timeframe
• Oversees online banking treasury functions and cash management utilizing a half dozen-bank/investment firm’s secure web-based platforms and reporting systems
• Directs and plans the preparation of annual fiscal records and interim monthly financial reports that summarize current activity and forecast AIUSA’s business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations
• Prepare/review audit work papers and financial statements annually and correspond with auditors as needed
• Contribute to preparing the IRS Form 990, IRS Form 5500, and ensure that tax regulations and registrations and ensuring organizational compliance
• Assists with regulatory filings e.g., lobby filings,1099’s, information for state filings and compliance, and U.S Census Bureau quarterly and annual filings
• Assists with insurance renewals

Systems Optimization

• Evaluate and optimize the performance of accounting and related systems, maximize the usage of complex financial software applications (e.g., Financial Edge NXT, Raiser’s Edge, SAP Concur, Paycom, Longview, and PowerPlan/Questica)
• Analyzes financial systems and recommends automated or streamlined business processes to maximize efficiency and minimize duplicated efforts

Communications, Collaboration and External Partners

• Advise departmental program and development officials on accounting matters
• Ensures finance successfully integrates work output/services with other internal departments
• Communicate and coordinate with members, Vendors, donors, and bankers as appropriate
• Coordinates accounting software updates with IT as necessary
• Represents and acts on behalf of the department or function when making decisions daily, releasing information, and coordinating projects or activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Success Profile

To succeed in this role, candidates must bring both the technical expertise to execute the work and the interpersonal and behavioral competencies that align with AIUSA's mission-driven, collaborative culture.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with leading month-end and year-end close, general ledger, financial reporting, external audits, grants, restricted funds, and donor compliance
• Knowledge of relevant tax and financial reporting regulations
• Ability to develop, manage and analyze budgets
• Proficiency in creating long-term financial forecasts
• Ability to maintain deep understanding of AIUSA's business while setting communication priorities for cross-functional initiatives, developing high-impact presentations and influencing senior leaders
• Ability to translate financial concepts to colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
• Excellent organizational skills with an accountant’s attention to detail
• Excellent communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Excellent team, project and budget management skills
• Proven ability to embed inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) best practices into both strategy and operations
• Experience supporting the professional development of staff members, with a commitment to ensure equitable access and opportunities for underrepresented identities

Core competencies define how we work at AIUSA. The Director, Accounting and Finance position is expected to model these behaviors consistently.

• Execution: Delivers results by planning, prioritizing, and managing resources to meet goals efficiently. Transforms strategic objectives into practical, measurable actions.
• Problem-Solving: Creates inclusive solutions by analyzing challenges from multiple perspectives. Applies critical thinking to develop innovative and practical approaches.
• Communication: Exchanges information clearly and effectively, adapting communication to diverse audiences. Ensures understanding through active, respectful dialogue.
• Collaboration: Builds effective teamwork by leveraging diverse strengths and fostering trust. Develops relationships internally and externally to achieve shared goals.
• Adaptability: Navigates change with flexibility, embracing new opportunities. Adjusts strategies, learns continuously, and supports others through transitions.
• Accountability: Owns actions and outcomes transparently. Follows through on commitments, acknowledges challenges, and acts with integrity.

Managerial Competencies define how we manage at AIUSA. The Director, Accounting and Finance position is expected to model these behaviors consistently.

• Development & Coaching: Empowers team members through tailored feedback, mentorship, and opportunities for growth, fostering individual and team potential.
• Values-Driven Leadership: Embeds organizational values into decisions, actions, and culture, modeling integrity, equity, and mission alignment to inspire and guide others.

Functional Competencies: These competencies reflect the technical practices required for this role (Financial Reporting, Analysis & Budget Management).

• Analyzes complex financial data to identify trends and opportunities for resource optimization; Creates comprehensive financial reports that translate technical information for various stakeholders; Develops departmental budgets that align resources with operational priorities; Creates multi-scenario financial projections to anticipate future needs and recommend strategic adjustments

Education and Experience.

1. BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related degree and at least 10 years relevant experience or MBA/MA/MS in Accounting or Finance and 8 years relevant experience and/or sufficient relevant work experience
2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
3. Experience leading the audit and budget processes for a non-profit preferred, including managing restricted funds
4. Knowledge of relevant financial reporting software at an intermediate to expert level – experience using Financial Edge NXT, SAP Concur, ADP, Longview, and EUNA preferred
5. Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting
6. Expert level MS Excel skills and intermediate level skills on all other MS Office applications
7. Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer

Travel Requirements, Weeknight or Weekend Work

• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours, especially during the organization’s audit and to Board of Director meetings, as needed

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/ ACCOMMODATIONS

All applications must be completed online as a PDF document through our application portal, and we do not accept submissions via email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applicants. Please monitor your emails from Paycom, where you can check your application status. Please review our Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) section for additional information on our hiring process.

AIUSA does not assist employees or applicants for employment with obtaining or maintaining employment authorization or employment-based nonimmigrant status. This includes, but is not limited to, sponsorship, financial assistance, preparation of documentation for an application for a visa or nonimmigrant status, preparation of training plans, or any other form of support required to obtain work authorization. Candidates must already have authorization to work in the United States that does not currently or in the future require AIUSA’s intervention.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require accommodations during the application process, please email talentacquisition@aiusa.org

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