Vitamin Angels

Position Description

Position:Director of Accounting & Controller

Employer:Vitamin Angel Alliance, Inc. (VA)

department:Finance and Administration

Location:Remote

Salary Range:$145,000-$185,000

About Vitamin Angels

Vitamin Angels (VA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, global public health organization working towards ending malnutrition worldwide by distributing life-changing vitamins and minerals to at-risk mothers and children under five throughout the U.S., and around the world.

Vitamin Angels is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are a dedicated group of individuals who aim to foster a supportive environment where everyone can contribute, thrive, and grow.

Role or Purpose of Position

The Director of Accounting & Controller serves as the enterprise leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, compliance, and transparency of the organization’s global accounting operations.

As a key leader within the Finance team and a key partner to the CFAO, this individual will lead, strengthen and oversee the accounting function that ensures:

• Strong internal controls

• Accurate and timely financial information

• Audit excellence

• Regulatory compliance

• Donor confidence

• Scalable infrastructure for growth

Major Duties and Responsibilities

(1) Enterprise Accounting Leadership & Financial Reporting

• Lead and oversee all global day-to-day accounting operations across U.S. and international entities, including detailed review and approval of weekly accounts payable, as well as review and approval of semi-monthly payroll.

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

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• Establish and continuously enhance accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Ensure financial statements reflect transparency, accuracy, and donor-appropriate stewardship.

• Serve as the organizational authority on accounting treatment, including complex transactions and emerging standards.

(2) Audit, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Lead the annual financial statement audit processes, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors for the US entity as well as the foreign entities.

• Oversee preparation and coordination of IRS Form 990 and related regulatory filings.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and nonprofit regulatory requirements.

• Manage responses to governmental inquiries and compliance reviews (e.g., payroll, workers compensation audits).

• Partner with the CFAO to support Audit & Finance Committee reporting and materials.

(3) Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal control frameworks across accounting operations.

• Ensure segregation of duties, approval authority structures, and financial governance standards are clear and enforced.

• Partner with the CFAO to align accounting controls with enterprise risk management priorities.

• Lead process reviews and proactively identify opportunities to mitigate financial and operational risk.

(4) Grants, Restricted Funding & Donor Compliance

• Oversee accounting and reporting for restricted funding streams, including grants, corporate contributions, and philanthropic funding.

• Ensure compliance with donor-imposed restrictions and reporting obligations.

• Partner closely with Development and FP&A to ensure clarity and integrity in donor reporting.

• Strengthen grant accounting processes to support audit readiness and donor confidence.

(5) Inventory & Gifts-in-Kind (GIK) Accounting Governance

• Oversee accounting treatment and valuation of inventory, including Gifts-in-Kind (GIK).

• Lead annual reconciliation between inventory systems (e.g., Rootstock) and the general ledger.

• Partner with Supply Chain to ensure disciplined inventory accounting and financial visibility.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP standards related to in-kind contributions and inventory valuation.

(6) Systems & Process Optimization

• Partner with IT and FP&A to ensure accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, inventory systems, payroll systems) support scalability and efficiency.

• Lead accounting-related system implementations and process automation initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvement across accounting workflows to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance reporting quality.

• Strengthen documentation and standard operating procedures across all accounting functions.

(7) Treasury & Operational Accounting Oversight

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll review, corporate credit card programs, and banking reconciliations.

• Support treasury processes in collaboration with the CFAO.

• Ensure strong cash transaction controls and financial transaction integrity.

(8) Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous professional development.

• Establish clear performance expectations and succession planning.

• Promote collaboration across departments in a matrixed organizational structure.

Level of Decision-Making

Within the bounds of VA’s mission, values and policies, and sound professional practices.The Director of Accounting & Controller exercises independent judgment over accounting governance, financial reporting accuracy, and compliance, with accountability for safeguarding organizational assets and donor confidence.

Organizational Relationships

VA operates under a collaborative, matrix management model. The Director of Accounting & Controller establishes their own daily work priorities and ensures that all responsibilities are conducted consistent with accepted best practices, sound professional judgment and within established schedule and budget.

Reports to:

CFAO

Supervises:

Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Associate Director of Finance & Accounting, International/Regional Accountants

Primary working relationships:

Senior Director of FP&A, People & Culture (HR), IT, all department leads.

Travel required:

1-2 weeks/year for in-person meetings and/or conferences

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required

• Active or inactive CPA license.

• Accounting experience in a not-for-profit organization with revenue greater than $10m, including complex grants and restricted funding environments.

• Minimum ten years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior accounting leadership role (Controller, Director, or equivalent).

• Minimum three years of experience with a national public accounting firm, including audit experience.

• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience, including GIK accounting and inventory valuation.

• Demonstrated experience leading external audits and managing auditor relationships.

• Experience overseeing multi-entity or international accounting structures preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing accounting teams.

• Proven ability to design and strengthen processes and internal controls

• Proficiency with nonprofit accounting systems, preferably Sage Intacct

• Advanced Excel skills

• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Strong analytical judgment and ability to translate technical accounting matters into clear insights for senior leadership

• Superior interpersonal skills

• High integrity, strong organizational discipline, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefit package includes Medical, Dental and Vision Care, Life Insurance, Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness reimbursement, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Winter/Summer Recharge Weeks, Holidays, paid parental leave and more.

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