Senior Manager, Accounting

Internet Society

Senior Manager, Accounting overseeing financial operations and compliance within the Internet Society. Driving continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems with cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Coordinate 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.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Ability to take initiative, be innovative, and lead a team through transitions.
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.
Some travel may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off and paid public holidays
Annual company contribution towards professional development or higher education
Get paid to volunteer in your community!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Accounting Close ProcessesFinancial ReportingIRS Form 990 PreparationMulti-Currency TransactionsInternal ControlsGrant AccountingFinancial Systems IntegrationAccounting PoliciesProcess ImprovementRegulatory Filings

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal CommunicationInitiativeProfessionalismTeam Leadership

Certifications

CPA Certification