A nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source.
Director of Accounting – Finance
Location
California
Posted
148 days ago
Salary
$170K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director of Accounting – Finance
The Linux Foundation
• Lead and manage the finance and accounting departments, including teams responsible for financial reporting, planning, analysis and compliance • Monitor the monthly financial close process, ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded; reviewing journal entries and account balance reconciliations; and financial statement preparation • Participate in the ongoing development and establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes • Ensure timely filing of all financial statements, reports, and tax filings, including VAT, with internal and external stakeholders • Interact at all levels with budget owners to produce timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting • Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance • Maintain the chart of accounts to ensure accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements • Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles • Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited institution
- 10+ years of experience in finance and accounting roles, including 5+ years in a team leadership and management
- Proven track record in financial reporting, strategic financial planning, and team management
- Experience working in complex, large-scale organizations or companies with multi-department financial structures
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards (GAAP), and tax laws
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in financial software (ERP systems, Excel, and financial modeling)
- Ability to think strategically and manage complex financial scenarios
- Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- High level of integrity and transparency in financial reporting and decision-making
- A proactive problem-solver with the ability to drive change and process improvements
- Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently on special projects.
Benefits
- top of the line healthcare plans
- unlimited PTO
- 100% 401k match up to the IRS-defined limit per year
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