At the Rainforest Alliance we are looking for an experienced process and results oriented Director of Global Accounting to lead the global accounting team. This role will be responsible for ensuring the company’s accounting policies, procedures and operations meet all vital standards and practices, and that internal controls and segregation of duties are present to deliver perfect audits. The Director of Global Accounting will work closely with the CFO, global financial planning & analysis team, the department heads and regional leadership to support financial reporting/forecasting, deliver accurate recording of revenue/expense, timely monthly/quarterly/annual closes, and overall cash/liquidity management.

This role reports to the newly appointed Chief Finance Officer who is part of a wider Leadership Team spearheading our high-reaching 2023-2030 strategy to further strengthen our organizational impact and scale and grow globally. This individual will help drive efficiency, productivity and impact across the organization through financial data that will help prioritize and support decision making effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily finance function of A/P, A/R, G/L, payroll, and cash management ensuring that appropriate accounting practices and internal controls are followed and all financial data is brought together and accurately recorded;

Lead a Global Team in the:

• Consolidation of data and supporting schedules for external filings including annual consolidated financial statements, IRS Form 990, NY State Form CHAR500, 1099 and other required filings;
• Lead the periodic review and improvement of systems and tools for accounting reports from Rainforest Alliance field offices and ensure the field offices’ accounting staff are properly trained on Rainforest Alliance accounting policies, procedures and systems;
• In collaboration with Rainforest Alliance Legal and external advisors, research cross-border tax and other fiscal obligations and developing processes for ensuring compliance;
• Lead preparation of all year-end schedules, perform pre-audit review and serve as main liaison with external auditors;

  o   timely, accurate and complete monthly and year-end closings including review and analysis of GL accounts, reconciliations between general ledger and sub-ledgers, and verification of all system close procedures in the general ledger and sub-ledgers;

  o   revenue recognition process, including all billing, deferral and accrual procedures, related to distinct funding streams including: certification fees, other fee-for-service revenue, government grants and contracts;

  o   proper & timely recording of development and membership revenue, insuring that they match with corresponding records in RE;

  o   release of temporarily restricted funds based on satisfaction of program and donor restrictions;

  o   maintenance of schedules: prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, deferred grant revenue,

  o   transmission of 403b pension contributions;

  o   the field offices’ accounting reporting procedures and quality control practices;

• Provide oversight for all Rainforest Alliance bank accounts (domestic and international) ensuring appropriate authorized signatory personnel and levels;
• Provide management of all US bank accounts, corporate credit card accounts
• Serve as accounting software administrator; maintain the integrity of the G/L chart of accounts, control user access and train new users on accounting system;
• Ensure new Rainforest Alliance staff receive proper accounting orientation on relevant accounting policies and procedures; and
• Other duties as assigned.