Senior Manager, Accounting

About The Internet Society

The Internet Society (ISOC) supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people’s lives, and a force for good in society. Our work aligns with our goals for the Internet to be open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. We seek collaboration with all who share these goals. Together, we focus on building and supporting the communities that make the Internet work; advancing the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards; and advocating for policy that is consistent with our view of the Internet.

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounting, manages corporate accounting functions of the Internet Society and Internet Society Foundation. This oversight includes but is not limited to GAAP financial statement preparation, monthly financial closes, year-end audits, annual 990 filings, and all other regulatory filings. The Senior Manager supervises a Senior Accountant and provides technical accounting guidance across the Finance team, partnering closely with accounts payable, payroll, and budgeting & forecasting. The Senior Manager will directly support the Senior Director of Finance to deliver timely financial reporting and analysis and to support Finance Committee & Audit Committee materials, audit readiness, and other projects as assigned. The Senior Manager also partners with the Director of Financial Systems to streamline processes, support system administration and enhancements, and ensure financial systems and reporting tools are fully leveraged.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversight of accounting close processes, ensuring all accounting is GAAP compliant.
• Maintain, monitor, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, updating them as organizational needs evolve to support audit readiness and organizational risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial operations through process changes and implementation of new technology.
• Co-lead administration and oversight of financial systems. Continuously work to leverage the system to its fullest capacity, including reporting from the general ledger and sub-ledgers, along with interfaces from external systems.
• Oversee annual corporate audits by working directly with staff, ensuring a clean and timely year-end audit.
• Lead preparation of IRS Form 990 and all other regulatory filings, including any global reporting requirements.
• Oversee accounting for multiple legal entities and global operations, including inter-company/affiliate activity, multi-currency transactions, and consistent application of accounting policies across jurisdictions.
• Cook up with local service providers and internal stakeholders to support statutory audits and regulatory filings for international entities (e.g., Singapore, Europe, Canada) and ensure on-time compliance.
• Partner with Human Resources to integrate the global payroll system and execute the most effective way to process compensation from a worldwide perspective.
• Lead grant accounting and compliance support, including grant award determinations, tracking restricted funding and preparing internal and external grant financial reports.
• Partner with program leaders to interpret award terms and conditions, translate them into compliant financial processes, and proactively identify and resolve compliance risks (e.g., reporting timelines and allowable costs).
• Serve as a technical accounting resource across the organization, advising on accounting standards, internal controls, and donor/grant compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes and procedures across the Finance Department and cross-functionally.

Desired Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting with 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Solid reporting and presentation skills; ability to translate complex accounting topics for non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
• Substantive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, processes, and procedures.
• Experience leading monthly close, financial statement preparation, and audit management in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Demonstrated nonprofit accounting experience, including net asset classifications/restrictions and donor/grant reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing new processes and tools, with strong accounting systems aptitude (ERP/GL, reporting, and integration of sub-systems).
• Must be proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment; ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines is required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to ISOC’s organizational mission, vision, and values.