Organization

As the region’s official tourism marketing agency, VISIT PHILADELPHIA® is our name, mission, job, and our passion. We give Philadelphia a voice through groundbreaking advertising campaigns, a nationally recognized web and social media presence, and collaborative relationships with local and national partners. We want people to visit Philadelphia and love it like we do.

At VISIT PHILADELPHIA, our greatest investment has always been in our staff — smart, passionate, creative and innovative people who work hard and smart to tout Greater Philadelphia as a must-visit tourism destination, and who are guided by our core values. That means if you are passionate, trustworthy, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, innovative, and hospitable, we’d love for you to consider joining us!

VISIT PHILADELPHIA is currently searching for a Director of Accounting to join the team.

Position

The Director of Accounting is a crucial member of the Visit Philadelphia finance team. The Director of Accounting manages all aspects of accounting operations for Visit Philadelphia to ensure that VP exhibits the highest standards for accuracy and accountability. The Director of Accounting is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger and all other supporting ledgers of the accounting system. The Director of Accounting will work collaboratively with and cross-train the Accounting Manager to ensure the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness for all accounting functions. The Director of Accounting is expected to lead the finance team in the use of technology solutions, including Sage Intacct and Martus budgeting software. The Director of Accounting works with the CFO on various finance and accounting matters including support for the preparation of the annual budget, interim and annual financial statements, the annual audit and multiyear rolling forecasts, along with other special projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform the daily accounting functions of the organization to properly allocate revenues and expenditures in accordance with funding guidelines and recognized cost principles.
• Oversee the configuration, customization and management of accounting and budgeting software (Sage Intacct, Martus).
• Regularly analyze financial data and present analyses, reconciliations and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for financial projects and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and project budgets; prepare financial reporting materials for all projects and grants.
• Review and approve authorized vendor invoices, assuring accuracy and budgetary alignment.
• Ensure the timely execution of month-end and annual closing process, including bank reconciliations, account analyses, posting journal entries and final adjusted trial balances.
• Maintain required records, reports, and files in an organized manner.
• Assist each department in tracking and reviewing expenditures and perform revenue and expense budget versus actual analysis to confirm accuracy of allocations.
• Support the CFO in producing accurate, understandable fiscal reports for a variety of audience/stakeholders, including the finance committee, the board, leadership and department staff.
• Assist the CFO with the budget planning and forecasting.
• Assist the CFO in preparation for the annual audit including preparation of account analysis, payroll records, expense reporting and other schedules to support footnotes.
• Assist the CFO in the evaluation, development, maintenance and documentation of fiscal policy and procedures that ensure compliance with GAAP and appropriate internal control
• Work with the COO to manage, process, and maintain Vendor/Customer Contracts.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• BA or BS in Accounting, Finance or relevant field required.
• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in non-profit financial and accounting management.
• CPA or public accounting experience preferred.

Required Skills:

Specialized Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinker with solid problem-solving and business acumen skills.
• Strong project management, time management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work alone and collaboratively on a broad variety of projects.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
• Collaborative worker; able to work across all Visit Philadelphia departments with staff at all levels.

Key Technical Skills or Applications:

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting and nonprofit accounting
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Proficiency in accounting software systems, experience with Sage Intacct preferred.

We offer generous and competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental and company-paid vision plans; company-paid life and disability; caregiver leave; SEPTA Key program; pet insurance reimbursement; 401(k) and company match program; and competitive paid time off programs. We operate in a hybrid work environment; employees have the option of working remotely two days per week.

VISIT PHILADELPHIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.