Senior Accounting Manager

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About This Role

Mozilla.org operates as a steward for a mission-driven portfolio of organizations and companies dedicated to shaping an internet that serves the public good, including the Mozilla Foundation, Mozilla Corporation, MZLA, Mozilla Ventures, Mozilla.ai, and the Mozilla Data Collective. The group focuses on advancing the vision outlined in the Mozilla Manifesto by managing assets, shaping long-term strategies, allocating funding, and expanding the portfolio over time. Mozilla is seeking a Senior Accounting…

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Manage daily general ledger accounting for three entities, recording journal entries, expenses, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and inter-company transactions accurately and on time
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to produce timely financial statements and management reports
• Partner with human resources to confirm the accuracy of financial data within payroll and benefits payment workflows
• Handle inter-company accounting, shared expense tracking, management fees, loans, and reconciliation eliminations
• Direct cash management operations, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, account administration, and payment controls
• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax compliance alongside external advisors, covering corporate income tax and Form 990 filings
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating audit planning, schedules, documentation, and the resolution of findings
• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and documentation across all entities
• Supervise accounting platforms for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and benefits while improving automated workflows

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience with substantial ownership of general ledger, financial close, and reporting processes
• Demonstrated experience working within both non-profit and for-profit organizational environments
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to manage complex accounting tasks
• Proven experience supporting multiple legal entities or complex organizational structures
• Background in managing treasury functions, cash flow, tax compliance coordination, annual audits, and internal controls
• Advanced analytical abilities with a track record of identifying and resolving financial issues independently
• Proficiency with financial systems and spreadsheets, alongside a focus on process automation
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines autonomously

Qualifications

• CPA or an equivalent accounting certification
• Direct experience with non-profit accounting principles, including grants, program-related investments, functional expense reporting, and Form 990
• Background in inter-company accounting and combined or consolidated financial reporting
• Experience managing multi-state tax compliance and complex treasury environments
• Familiarity with international entities

Core Skills

Benefits

• Target annual base salary range between $200,000 and $217,000 USD
• Eligibility for an annual bonus

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