Employment Opportunities

Join the Society for Corporate Governance Team

The Society for Corporate Governance is always seeking experienced, mission-driven professionals who are passionate about empowering professionals to enhance corporate governance through education, collaboration, and advocacy. We offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a generous benefits package and the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders in a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence.

Founded in 1946, the Society for Corporate Governance is a 501(c)(6) association of approximately 3,700 members dedicated to effective corporate governance by empowering professionals with programming, content, benchmarking, peer-to-peer networking, professional development opportunities, as well as engaging with policymakers on corporate governance and disclosure matters at the federal, state, and international levels. 

The Society operates through its national office and through 21 chapters across the United States.  As an organization, it strives to match the professionalism, commitment, and expertise of our members.  The national office culture is welcoming, collaborative, empowering, and supportive.  Our staff are eager to learn and grow, enthusiastic and engaged, adaptable and accountable, respectful, and justifiably proud of their work.

Reports to: President & CEO

Location: New York City (hybrid) or fully remote

Overview

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President, Finance & Accounting will provide hands-on leadership for the Society’s financial function, including responsibility for developing budgets, producing timely financial forecasts, managing the month-end financial closing and reports, overseeing the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, maintaining an effective system of financial and other internal controls, approving payroll, preparing the Form 990 and other public reports, reviewing contracts, and managing a full-time Senior Accountant. 

The Vice President, Finance & Accounting will be a key member of the Society’s senior management team, working closing alongside the President & CEO, the General Counsel & Chief Knowledge Officer, the Chief Membership and Marketing Officer, as well as others on the staff in developing and executing the Society’s strategic and operating plans.  The individual will serve as the primary management-level liaison to the Society’s independent auditor, investment manager, and other third-party financial institutions and vendors.   The Vice President, Finance &  Accounting will also have primary responsibility for supporting the Society’s Audit and Finance Committee and for reporting to the Society’s Board of Directors on financial matters.

The responsibilities of the Vice President, Finance & Accounting, will include the following:

Planning, Budgeting, and Reporting

• Lead the development of the Society’s annual operating plan and budget as part of a multi-year process.
• Partner with CEO and other staff members in multi-year strategic planning and ongoing analysis of risks and opportunities
• Prepare and review monthly financial results with the CEO and other members of senior management
• Prepare and review with the CEO, other members of senior management, the Audit and Finance Committee, and Board quarterly financial results and full-year forecasts vs. prior year and budget.

Accounting & Controls

• Establish and maintain effective accounting policies, financial controls, and other internal controls.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee investment policy and investments.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable functions.
• Review and (as appropriate) approve, from a financial perspective, contracts and bills.
• Approve payroll. 

Management

• Work closely with the General Counsel & Chief Knowledge Officer, Chief Membership and Marketing Officer, and other staff members to evaluate, from a financial and strategic perspective, opportunities, initiatives, and investments as they arise.
• Responsible for supervising a Senior Accountant and for interfacing with independent auditor, investment managers, and other third-party financial service providers
• With the support of the Senior Accountant, partner with Chief Membership and Marketing Officer and Senior Membership Manager to support membership billing and renewals, tracking deferred income, monthly dues recognition, and financial modeling for membership growth and dues increases. 
• Collaborate and build strong relationships at the national and chapter level, as well as with the Society’s partners and vendors.
• Serve as a role model for the Society’s culture of transparency, accountability, respect, and continuous learning.

Other

• Perform such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the President & CEO or the Audit and Finance Committee to support the achievement of the Society’s strategic, operating, and financial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and active CPA license required
• At least five years’ experience in a senior financial managerial role.
• Experience with professional associations, membership organizations, or non-profit organizations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, experience with, or interest in corporate governance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and software.
• Familiarity with other technologies, such as iMIS and HubSpot, supporting membership organizations and associations a plus.

Salary, Benefits, Location

This is a full-time position in NYC. The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000, commensurate with experience and final location. The position is bonus eligible. The Society works a 35-hour work week and we offer a generous benefits package including health, dental and vision, 401k match, and paid time off, in addition to federal holidays. 

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@societycorpgov.org.  

Reports to: Vice President, Finance & Accounting

Overview

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Finance & Accounting, the Senior Account will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, while assisting the Vice President, Finance & Accounting in developing budgets, producing timely financial forecasts, managing the month-end financial closing and reports, maintaining an effective system of financial and other internal controls, processing payroll, and preparing the Form 990 and other public reports. 

The responsibilities of the Senior Accountant will include the following:

Planning, Budgeting, and Reporting

• Assist the Vice President, Finance and Accounting in developing the Society’s annual operating plan and budget, preparing monthly financial results, and preparing quarterly financial results and full-year forecasts vs. prior year and budget.

Accounting & Controls

• Maintain the Society’s general ledger and other financial records, including processing (i) cash receipts and cash disbursements, (ii) accounts receivable and accounts payable, (iii) aging of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Reconcile the general ledger to member, partner, conference, investment, and chapter records.
• Incorporate and reconcile ancillary systems’ (e.g., (iMIS, HubSpot) data into the general ledger records.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and collaborative interdepartmental reports (membership data coupled with financial data. sponsorships, etc.)
• Implement effective accounting policies, financial controls, and other internal controls
• Process payroll, employee expenses, and employee credit card reimbursements.  

Management

• Work closely with the Vice President, Finance & Accounting in interfacing with the independent auditor, investment managers, and other third-party financial service providers
• Build strong working relationships at the national and chapter levels, as well as with the Society’s partners and vendors.
• Reflect the Society’s culture of transparency, accountability, respect, and continuous learning.

Other

• Perform such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Vice President, Finance & Accounting and President & CEO to support the achievement of the Society’s strategic, operating, and financial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least five years’ experience in accounting and bookkeeping.
• Experience with professional associations, membership organizations, or non-profit organizations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, experience with, or interest in corporate governance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and software.
• Familiarity with other technologies, such as iMIS and HubSpot,  supporting membership organizations and associations a plus.

Salary, Benefits, Location

This is a full-time position in NYC, but may also be available on a remote basis. The base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience and final location. The position is bonus eligible. The Society works a 35-hour work week and we offer a generous benefits package including health, dental and vision, 401k match, and paid time off, in addition to federal holidays.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@societycorpgov.org.