Senior Accounting Associate, Foundation and Community

Point72·Stamford, CT·onsite
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Compensation
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A Career with Point72’s Foundation and Community Team The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring philanthropy and community service, leading by example to show the world what giving can do. Working closely with the Foundation, the Office of Inclusion & Community is the engine that drives the philanthropic culture and strong sense of community among the employees of Point72, a global asset management company. What you'll do Manage the day‑to‑day accounting operations for a portfolio of private foundations and corporate community programs, including financial reporting, audit coordination, tax support, and account reconciliations. Lead the month‑end and year‑end close processes across multiple private foundations, including preparation and posting of accruals and other journal entries. Oversee fundraising and donation receivables, including tracking, recording, and reconciling related activity to ensure completeness and accuracy. Perform monthly financial reviews and reporting to validate the integrity of financial information and proper coding across entities. Prepare and review account reconciliations on a recurring basis to ensure accuracy across multiple legal entities. Support state and federal tax reporting requirements, partnering with external tax preparers as needed. Coordinate and support the annual audit process, including preparation of schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and addressing follow‑up items. Assist with banking relationships and ongoing cash management activities. What's required Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field as well as a master’s degree in accounting and/or CPA licensure Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with exposure to nonprofit or private foundation accounting Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, and accrual accounting Experience supporting external audits and preparing tax filings, including Form 990-PF,