Team Lead, Accounting

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

We're excited to begin recruitment for the Team Lead Accounting!

The Team Lead position is part of the accounting group within Finance. This role will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles and account analysis and be a vital part of our financial statement close process. You will oversee the work of staff accountants and be involved in strategic departmental decisions. In addition, you are responsible for performing accounting functions and taking part in financial operations.

Prepares monthly analysis and reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts and researches discrepancies

• Coordinates and reviews staff accountants' work, ensuring timely completion of closing checklists

• Assists in accounting reviews of complex estimates

• Provides cross-coverage assistance in the General Accounting department by learning day-to-day functions and acting as a substitute when needed

• Supports MSK finance operations through the creation of annual budgets, management reporting, handling ad hoc requests, and implementing new processes

• Works closely with various departments across the organization

• Assists in the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, or annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Collaborates with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Public accounting experience is a plus

• Supervisory experience is a plus

• Knowledge and exposure to not-for-profit accounting and income tax law as it relates to not-for-profit organizations

• Proven ability to build strong customer relationships

• Project management skills

• Strong product knowledge

• Strong communication skills and problem solving skills

Additional Information:

• Location: Hybrid; 99% remote with limited on site presence needed at 633 Third Ave, NY, NY
• Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST, Monday with Friday
• Reporting to: Associate Director, Accounting
• Pay Range: $100,600.00-$161,000.00

Helpful Links:

• MSK Compensation Philosophy
• Review Our Greats Benefits Offerings

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.