Senior Director, Accounting & Tax

Senior Director, Accounting & Tax

Location वृ: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 513; salary range $156,000 to $185,000, bonus up to 6%.

Reports To: VP, Accounting & Financial Reporting

The Senior Director, Accounting & Tax provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting functions. This role ensures adherence to U.S. GAAP, IRS regulations for tax‑exempt entities, and federal, state, and local compliance requirements. The position plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting organizational growth, and advising senior leadership on complex accounting and tax matters.

• Accounting
  • Prepare and review schedules for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors.
  • Oversee accounting for investments, čl charitable gift annuities (CGAs), fixed assets, leases, research grants, pledges and receivables, donor‑restricted net assets, contract liability, contributed services, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and implement new accounting standards as required.
• Tax
  • Lead the preparation and review of annual IRS Form 990 and all related filings for the Alzheimer’s Association and all other entities.
  • Develop and execute tax strategies for the organization and its affiliates.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) Pirates and sales/use tax.
  • Monitor changes in tax laws affecting nonprofit organizations and advise leadership accordingly.
  • Review required sales and use tax filings and other tax filings.
• Other
• Review CGA registration and filings.
• Supervise and mentor accounting and tax staff, fostering professional development.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide support and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency in accounting and tax processes.
• Implement best practices for internal controls and risk management.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and tax, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Nonprofit experience is strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit tax law and GAAP.
• Experience preparing/reviewing Forms 990 and 990‑T.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, preferably Workday, and Microsoft Excel.
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• Knowledge of theory and application of U.S. GAAP, internalющей controls and segregation of duties.
• Advanced understanding of nonprofit tax law.
• Specific accounting experience in general ledger, including cash, investments, leases, fixed assets, and restricted net assets.
• Works independently but also exercises good judgment in identifying and escalating unusual accounting items to the proper staff member.
• Determines task priorities for self and staff.
• Ability to work with a diverse group on site and off site.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and other dementias by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced-wall $100 million investment in research for 2023, illustrating the momentum we are building. At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life‑changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, and those who may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website Introduction to the role; visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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