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Sandy Hook Promise

Director, Accounting

$93K - $103K/yr

Director, Accounting Department/Team: Finance Salary: $93,000 - $103,000 FLSA Status: Exempt Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026, or sooner. Location: Newtown, Connecticut ( About Sandy Hook ...

Conga

Director, Accounting

Boston, TX

Director, Accounting Reports to: SVP, Finance Location: US - Boston, MA, Houston, TX A quick snapshot... As Director, Accounting at Conga, you will lead the global accounting function, overseeing the ...

Conga

Director, Accounting

Boston, MA · On-site

Director, Accounting Reports to: SVP, Finance Location: US - Boston, MA, Houston, TX A quick snapshot... As Director, Accounting at Conga, you will lead the global accounting function, overseeing the ...

Ambia Solar

Director, Accounting

Orem, UT · On-site

Director, Accounting We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Accounting to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions ...

CB&I

Director, Accounting

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

Overview The Director, Accounting is the senior leader responsible for overseeing CB&I's global accounting function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting in ...

TTEC

Director, Accounting

Austin, TX · Remote

$130 - $160/hr

Director, Accounting Apply now Save jobSaved job Director, Revenue Digital Accounting The Director of Revenue Digital Accounting is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing ...

Horizon3.ai

Director, Accounting

The Director of Accounting partners serves as the key accounting leader for matters that extend beyond recurring close management into technical, structural, and enterprise-level ownership. Key ...

BNY

Director, Accounting

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA- HYBRID. In this role, you'll make an impact in the ...

BNY

Director, Accounting

Pittsburgh, PA · Hybrid

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA- HYBRID. In this role, you'll make an impact in the ...

BNY Mellon

Director, Accounting

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA- HYBRID. In this role, you'll make an impact in the ...

Golden State

Director, Accounting

San Francisco, CA · On-site

About the Position Golden State is looking for a Director to lead the accounting team for our professional sports franchises and related business entities. This is a pivotal role responsible for ...

Wonder Group, INC

Director, Accounting

New York, NY · Hybrid

$210K/yr

About The Opportunity The Director of Accounting serves as a key financial leader, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the financial statements for their respective business areas.

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Director, Accounting

Sandy Hook Promise

Remote

$93K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Director, Accounting
Department/Team: Finance
Salary: $93,000 - $103,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026, or sooner.
Location: Newtown, Connecticut (<10% travel)
About Sandy Hook Promise
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP's mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the lifesaving, evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships.
SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
Commitment to Belonging, Community, Engagement, and Respect
SHPstrives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values ofbelonging, community, engagement and respect. We actively seek to understand and respond to the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds, rural and urban communities, and diversity of thought, in addition to traditional protected categories.We are committed to ensuring that every SHP employee feels heard, valued, and a true sense of belonging. SHP encourages individuals who share our commitmentto these core values and to our mission to apply.
Location
We are a U.S. based organization and most of our staff work remotely nationwide.
There is <10% travel associated with this role. The Director, Accounting will be expected to work at the Promise House in Newtown, Connecticut on an as-needed basis.
About the Role
The Director, Accounting will assist the Controller in managing the overall accounting process, financial statement preparation and tax preparation for both the 501(c)(3) Sandy Hook Promise Foundation and the 501(c)(4) Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund. The Director, Accounting will manage and support our revenue processing and accounts payable processing functions to ensure accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions.
This position will manage a full team of four and work closely with other members of the organization. This position will report to the Controller.
Job Responsibilities
  • Lead the monthly close process, ensuring the Finance team consistently meets established deadlines.
  • Maintain appropriate cross-training, backups, and redundancies for all Finance department functions to ensure business continuity.
  • Identify and implement technology solutions and process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the accounting team.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of four accounting professionals, fostering growth and accountability.
  • Oversee all revenue and accounts payable activities, ensuring the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in the general ledger.
  • Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
  • Serve as the primary backup for payroll and payment processing functions.
  • Support the Controller with the annual audit process and preparation of IRS Form 990 filings for two corporations.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of financial policies, internal controls, and procedures, while ensuring organizational compliance.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to SHP's vision and values.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Desired Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline required.
  • Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance, and/or CPA or CMA certification, preferred.
  • 6+ years of accounting or finance experience required; experience in non-profit accounting is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and accounting software systems. Experience with Sage Intacct is preferred.
  • Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Strong business acumen with demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or developing staff is preferred.
Benefits and Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $x,000-$x,000.
SHP uses a structured internal rubric to guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay. Typically, new hires are placed at the start of the salary range to ensure equity with current employees, and as a practice, we do not negotiate salaries.
  • SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including:
    • Unlimited PTO
    • Flexible schedules
    • Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
    • Paid parental leave
    • Health, dental, and vision
    • Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
    • 401k match
    • Professional development stipend
    • Wellness & mental health support
    • Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.
Our organization operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions. We provide remote office support for all staff, which includes a laptop, home office reimbursement, monthly Wi-Fi reimbursement up to $40, and monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50.
Additional Instructions
  • Current SHP staff and volunteers have until July 21, 2026, to apply. Please email HR and Talent Acquisition after submitting an application.
  • Applications will close on Monday, August 17, 2026. All are welcome to apply.
  • Please note: applicants must be based in the U.S. Thank you!
Equal Opportunity Employment
SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. SHP does not make employment related decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting multiculturalism and inclusion so that all SHP employees feel valued and respected. We believe deeply that a diverse workforce comprised of people of all beliefs, backgrounds, and life experiences who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life will make SHP a stronger, more effective organization.

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