Associate Director - NFP

About the Role:

You will be the primary not-for-profit subject matter expert for the Association. You'll Direct the NFP Expert Panel and represent the Association with standard setters and regulators on not-for-profit accounting and financial reporting matters. You'll report to and partner with the Senior Director - Audit & Accounting Quality in developing a strategy to serve Not-for-Profit Section members, Association members and engaged professionals. This role is posted in Durham, NC but can work remotely in the US (with the exception of California).

You Will:

• Direct the AICPA Not-for-Profit Expert Panel. Represent the Association externally on not-for-profit standard setting and regulations including public speaking, monitoring and advocating actions of important industry and standard-setting groups.
• Develop the Association's positions, testimony, and comment letters to influence standard-setters. Manage relationships with partners including the FASB Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee.
• Partner with Senior Director - Audit & Accounting Quality, to develop a strategy aligned with organizational priorities to serve Not-for-Profit Section members, Association members and engaged professionals.
• Evaluate the Association's market position in the not-for-profit space, develop new ideas and solutions to meet needs of target audience and exercise judgment in prioritizing the solutions that best maximize our strengths and opportunities. while mitigating weaknesses.
• Operate with autonomy, taking responsibility for the team budget, setting important performance measures and establishing team goals to lead strategy execution over the medium to long term.
• Develop and review content produced for Section members, Association members and engaged professionals, translating complex material for ease of understanding.
• Manage staff in a manner that promotes professional development, empowerment of staff, Agile development, innovation and collaboration.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Certified Public Accountant
• 7+ years experience in related field
• Knowledge of not-for-profit area of practice (accounting, auditing, tax)
• Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS relevant to the not-for-profit sector
• Can apply knowledge of the not-for-profit sector and use position as a technical expert to work with regulatory partners, standard setters, internal and external subject matter experts, and influencing decision-making
• Team leadership experience
• Can travel 10-15%

Who We Are

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How We Support You

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options that support your wellbeing, in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, and an employee assistance program. We provide tools and resources that support your mental health, and continuously evolve our offerings in order to meet your needs.