POSITION DESCRIPTION
OPPORTUNITY
New Canaan Community Foundation (NCCF) seeks to add a part-time position who will report directly to the Vice President. The Senior Accountant will oversee key accounting and financial operations to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance. Responsibilities include managing the accrual-based accounting system, producing timely financial reports, supporting the annual audit and tax filings, and leading monthly and year-end accounting close processes. This role also manages grant approvals and disbursements, maintains financial records in Microsoft Business Central, and oversees 90+ complex philanthropic component fund structures—including donor-advised, scholarship, field-of-interest, and agency funds—ensuring compliance with donor intent. The position requires strong expertise in investment, endowment, and fund accounting.
Since 1977, NCCF has been a cornerstone of leadership, tackling the most urgent challenges facing New Canaan, Connecticut and lower Fairfield County—expertly managing the charitable visions of its donors, and advancing the efforts of local nonprofits. The Foundation has assets of approximately $30 million and annually awards approximately $2 million in grants and scholarships to nearly 100 local nonprofit organizations. The Foundation also works closely with families and businesses on their charitable giving strategies, including managing donor-advised and other charitable funds. Through its dedication and expertise, NCCF has played a pivotal role in fostering community well-being and building partnerships that ensure sustainable impact.
