Director of Accounting
About the Position
Please Note: This position remains open until filled
Pawsible Inc. is in need of a Director of Accounting. The Director of Accounting will be responsible for Pawsible’s financial management. The Director of Accounting will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Management. The Director of Accounting is granted voting rights on the Assistance Council and is expected to act in an empathetic manner to the needs of others while also protecting and expanding Pawsible's resources so our organization is able to grow over time. Please read to the end for an outline of our structure and we encourage you to visit our website for more information pawsibleinc.org
The position of Director of Accounting is a remote, part-time, and unpaid position within a growing executive suite of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The individual holding this position is expected to not only fulfill all outlined duties but also take initiative in growing the position and setting positive precedence. No specific work experience is required but you must be able to perform the tasks assigned to you, even if that means learning on the job. We do ask that all applicants have a background in fundraising.
Minimum Expected Duties:
Work closely with the CFO (or CEO when applicable) and Board of Directors
Oversee accounting operations
Keep track of Pawsible’s availability of funds and track the monetary need of the whole organization
Financially advise the Executive Suite and the Board of Directors when requested
Identify grant opportunities and understand grant management
Identify financial partnership opportunities
Please note this position is entirely remote. Zoom will be used for video conferencing and the Google Suite is used for all the organization’s activities and functions. Fluency in Google Drive products is required.
You will be asked to submit a resume and a cover letter. Please address your cover letter to Vanessa Barker (CEO) and Cate Law (Senior Director of New Initiatives); include why you are interested in this position and how you plan to apply the skills you have to the position and our organization's goals. Please reach out to info@pawsibleinc.org if you have any questions regarding our application or would like to request any further information about Pawsible.
All applicants will be notified if they have been selected to interview within one week of their application and interviews will be scheduled for a week or two after application submission.
This position remains open until filled.
Current college students or recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply. Hours are flexible and will easily fit around other commitments like classes and/or job(s).
Must be at least 18 yrs old and reside in the United States to apply.
See our other open positions here
Requirements
Work closely with the CFO (or CEO when applicable) and Board of Directors
Serve on the Assistance Council alongside the Director of Programs
Be an advocate for the preservation of Pawsible’s funding, while also ensuring that applicants in-need are given appropriate assistance
Keep any application details confidential unless you have written permission from the individual to share details for outreach purposes ONLY
Virtually attend all Executive meetings (any need to miss a meeting should be communicated with the COO prior to the meeting occurring)
Manage Funds
Oversee accounting operations
Keep track of Pawsible’s availability of funds
Incorporate estimated cost of any donations into budgets
Track monetary need of the whole organization
Form policies/standards of practice and ensure compliance
Be responsible for ensuring we have all the necessary purchase receipts
Financially advise the Executive Suite and the Board of Directors when requested
Grow Pawsible
Identify grant opportunities and understand grant management
Identify financial partnership opportunities
Benefits
Regular Professional Development
Hands-On Leadership Experienence
Startup & Nonprofit Experience
Focus on Personal & Team Growth
Endless dog puns & pictures
About Pawsible
Pawsible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was co-founded by Vanessa Barker (CEO) and Cate Law (Senior Director of New Initiatives) in March 2019 to financially assist volunteer raisers of future assistance dogs who are required to pay for at least part of the basic needs of the puppy. These needs include dog food, vet bills, and other mandatory puppy raising supplies. To assist puppy raisers, Pawsible operates a Financial Assistance Fund funded with financial gifts and a Puppy Pantry stocked with donated items. All operations are supported solely through donations and financial gifts. We are working on expanding our number of chapters and forming partnerships with other assistance dog organizations, while also focusing on internal growth and missioned-aligned practices. You can learn more about our current chapters here.
Pawsible's executive management is responsible for growing and maintaining the operations of Pawsible and reports to the Board of Directors who ensure that Pawsible is effective in the pursuit of our mission. As an organization, we seek to change the fractured volunteering model that is standard in the nonprofit industry where volunteers are expected to contribute financially on top of time and effort contributions. Puppy raisers of assistance dogs, especially those in college or who are young adults, often struggle with the associated expenses. Pawsible’s mission is to not just assist those individuals and groups who are struggling, but also to advocate for a change to the system to financially support volunteers.