PROTEUS FUND

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

 

ABOUT PROTEUS FUND

Proteus Fund partners with foundations, individual donors, activists, advocates, and other allies to advance social justice. Our work focuses on the interconnected goals of racial, gender, queer, and disability justice and an inclusive, fully representative democracy. Catalyzing progress on all of these fronts is essential to realizing our vision of a more equitable, just, and democratic future. We support movements through shared strategies and approaches with the aim of creating legal, social, and cultural sea change. In our 28-year history, we have collaborated in launching many mission-driven initiatives, including Donor Collaboratives, Fiscally Sponsored Projects, and Donor and Group Advised Funds. Through all of our work, we also strive to transform and radically enhance the very nature of U.S. philanthropy.

Proteus Fund and our associated organization Proteus Action League (PAL) have distributed more than $241 million in grants to support cutting edge issue advancement and movement building.  The bulk of our grantmaking is at the state and grassroots level where we fund  strategies and tactics ranging from community organizing, coalition building, and public policy advocacy to narrative development, strategic communications, research, and leadership development. We also advance these issues through a variety of non-grantmaking strategies including fiscal sponsorship of a stellar collection of progressive initiatives. Today, we are a $40 million organization supporting a total of 29 programs and initiatives.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for financial accounting and reporting for Proteus Fund (PF) and Proteus Action League (PAL) to internal and external stakeholders. They analyze accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department, makes corrections as needed and provides guidance to staff. Additionally, they will assist the controller and accounting manager in providing overall quality assurance of  financial data and financial systems. They provide guidance to organization directors on program financial matters.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) US based remote position based in the New England area.

Proteus Fund welcomes everyone to our team. We strongly encourage people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people; and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department, makes corrections as needed and provides guidance to staff.
  • Assist the controller and accounting manager in providing overall quality assurance of  financial data and financial systems.
  • Produce and analyze financial reports to internal stakeholders and provide explanation and guidance on meeting program financial objectives.
  • Produce financial reports to program funders in accordance with internal and funder guidelines.
  • Designated day to day go to for financial expertise for specified departments, providing guidance and training on financial matters, and discusses goals and accuracy of program financials.
  • Provide quality assurance such as periodic review  of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll records to ensure accuracy.
  • Implement monthly and annual closing process.
  • Assists in coordination of the annual budget process designated departments.
  • Create financial models and reports as required
  • Assist with special projects and audits as needed.
  • Support Finance team in reviewing work products for example  accounts payable, journal entries, and standing in as back-up for team responsibilities as needed.
  • Collaborate on projects, workflow assessments, and efficiency improvements.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Sr. Accountant will have bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent number of years of experience plus five years of accounting experience with at least 2 of those years in nonprofit setting. They have experience in producing and analyzing financial reports and providing explanation to key stakeholders. They also have experience in creating financial models and monthly and annual closing processes as well as assisting with the annual budget and audit process. They are able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality. They are experienced and comfortable leveraging technology having at least intermediate working knowledge of excel and accounting software systems. They are able and comfortable effectively communicating detailed information to a wide variety of stakeholders.

Additional requirements and experience include:

  • Non-profit financial accounting, reporting, and compliance. Experience in generating financial statements, statements of financial position, expenses, cash flows,  balance sheets, monthly reports using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Attention to detail and organization. Thoroughness, accuracy, and consistency when accomplishing accounting tasks. Monitors and checks work to verify financial data is correct. Keeps financial information and other data as organized as possible, helping reduce the risk of errors and ensuring data easily found.
  • Problem Solving- Ability to identify, analyze and offer solutions in an accounting setting, such as working with statements, reports, audit data.
  • Analysis and Interpretation. Ability to systematically and critically examination financial statements and other similar documents to establish the cause and effect relationship among the various items. The ability to determine how accounting standards should be applied.
  • Comfortable leveraging technology  Possess at least intermediate working knowledge of excel and accounting software systems.

Alignment to Culture and Values

  • Commitment to vision and mission, of Proteus as a progressive social justice organization.
  • Cultural responsiveness and an alignment with our values and commitment to equity and inclusion.
  • Strong relationship building; high ethical standards, discretion, and tact.
  • Personal qualities of humility and empathy.

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position is $75,000 per year.

BENEFITS

  • Medical and dental benefits for employee and eligible dependents available on first day of work
  • Retirement savings account (401k) with an organization contribution of 10% of annual salary
  • Three weeks’ paid vacation in first year of work; four weeks in subsequent years
  • Fifteen sick days per year
  • Three personal days per year
  • Fifteen paid holidays
  • Professional development initiatives for growth
  • Paid Family Leave

TO APPLY

For consideration, please submit resume to Chelsea Halon at Robert Half
chelsea.halon@roberthalf.com

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Proteus Fund, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Proteus requires its colleagues who are working in an office setting or who will be required to travel as part of their key responsibilities to be fully (3 shots) vaccinated against COVID-19. Where an employee has a medical or bona fide religious reason which prevents them from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, Proteus will consider accommodations which may allow employees to safely perform the essential functions of their job.