Director Accounting Operations Jobs in Minnesota

The Director, Accounting Operations is a subject matter expert who oversees all financial reporting tasks, ensuring all transactions are recorded and reported in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S.GAAP), and leads the Accounting and Registration & Revenue teams. The role is accountable for business‑as‑usual accounting oversight and for supporting transformation in CFA Institute’s processes and new business streams, including technology and process enhancements related to NetSuite and related systems.

The position may be headquartered in New York, NY, Washington, DC, or Charlottesville, VA and is eligible for remote work only in approved Eastern time zone jurisdictions within the United States. It reports to the Senior Head, Global Financial Reporting and Tax.

• Provide leadership, vision, and direction to the Accounting and Registration & Revenue teams responsible for preparing accurate and timely journal entries and reports, ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures, and managing CFA Institute’s annual external audit and interim internal audits.
• Partner with the Transformation team on strategic initiatives to develop effective management reporting tools focused on quality, accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
• Publish detailed analysis and meaningful commentary on data accuracy, the monthly close process, and results, with a significant focus on improving management information (MI) output.
• Act as an effective business partner to internal stakeholders on complex, revenue‑sensitive topics related to new business initiatives and efficient, scalable operational finance and accounting processes covering cash collection, reporting, and analysis.
• Identify and document revenue data requirements, critically evaluate reporting and analytical processes, and develop dashboards to drive finance transformation and future‑proof processes by providing visibility, clarity, and alignment for reliable financial and management reporting.
• Exercise primary ownership for the accounting and reporting of CFA Institute’s revenue streams, including control environment ownership, preparation and recording of complex journal entries, and accounting reconciliation.
• Oversee the daily operational activities of the end‑to‑end process for contract‑to‑billing‑to‑accounting close for services contract & order‑based revenue business.
• Collaborate across the Finance function and with internal stakeholders to apply ASC606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers and to support monthly and annual close processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (required).
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrable success providing guidance and leadership in general accounting with strong experience in revenue accounting.
• Experience with Accounting Standards Codification606 – Revenue with Contracts with Customers.
• Highly collaborative mindset, with the ability to provide impactful guidance and support to senior leaders.
• Experience with NetSuite (required).
• Flexibility in juggling competing priorities and changing expectations.
• Outstanding judgment and mature business skills with the ability to establish strong rapport with senior management.
• Excellent consulting, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Considerable experience in accounting in a multinational environment (preferred).

Salary for this position varies by geographical location. For NewYork City, the anticipated base salary will range between $145,300 and $242,100. Salaries are determined based on relevant experience, skills, and internal equity.

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