Managing Director, Accounting – Controller

🕒 April 22

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

💵 $140k - $155k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

⛔️ Financial Controller

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Center for Black Educator Development

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2019

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Education • Non-profit • Social Impact

Center for Black Educator Development is a nonprofit organization rebuilding the national Black teacher pipeline to achieve educational equity and racial justice. It develops academic pathways and fellowships (e. g. , Teaching Academy, Future Teachers of Excellence Fellowship, Freedom Schools Literacy Academy), provides professional learning and e-learning for Black educators (including Black pedagogy, Black Male Engagement, AI-focused training), and advocates for local, state, and federal policies that support teacher diversity. The Center runs awareness campaigns such as Black Teacher Appreciation Day, awards grants, and reports measurable reach and impact across states and participants.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the accounting function, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting. • Own the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. • Ensure all financial reporting aligns with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958). • Maintain integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts. • Own and lead the monthly close process, including timelines, deliverables, and review of all accounting outputs. • Ensure a consistent, timely, and well-documented close process. • Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment across all accounting processes. • Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors. • Oversee accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper classification and reporting. • Lead continuous improvement of accounting systems, workflows, and processes.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred. • Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles. • Strong experience in nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and restricted funds management. • Deep understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards (ASC 958 preferred). • Proven experience leading monthly close processes and external audits. • Experience designing and implementing internal controls and accounting policies. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex financial data. • Experience supervising and developing accounting staff. • Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills. • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. • Demonstrated alignment with CBED’s mission and commitment to equity and educational justice.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and organizational holidays • Remote work environment with a mission-driven team