Director of Accounting Audit (Volunteer)

Director of Accounting Audit (Volunteer)

PromiseFinance | Internal Audit, Financial Controls & Organizational Accountability

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Division: PromiseFinance

Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

Minimum Commitment: 6-month commitment required

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit organization serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, educational enrichment, workforce development, creative opportunity, advocacy, housing innovation, and community-centered support.

Responsible stewardship of financial resources is fundamental to advancing our mission.

Strong financial oversight strengthens transparency, builds donor confidence, supports sound decision-making, and ensures every resource entrusted to MAP is managed with integrity and accountability.

About PromiseFinance

PromiseFinance is MAP's finance, accounting, budgeting, financial planning, grants management, treasury, and financial stewardship division.

The division oversees financial operations, internal controls, fiscal accountability, financial reporting, and long-term financial sustainability to support responsible organizational growth.

PromiseFinance exists to ensure MAP remains financially strong, transparent, and accountable.

Role Overview

The Director of Accounting Audit serves as the leader responsible for strengthening MAP's internal financial controls, accounting compliance, audit readiness, and financial accountability.

Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, accounting leadership, external auditors, and organizational leadership, this role evaluates financial processes, assesses internal controls, identifies opportunities for improvement, and helps ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and organizational policies.

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting or audit professional with expertise in internal auditing, nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, risk assessment, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit & Financial Controls

• Develop and implement MAP's internal audit program
• Evaluate accounting processes and internal financial controls
• Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions
• Assess compliance with organizational financial policies
• Strengthen financial accountability across the organization

Audit Readiness & Compliance

• Coordinate preparations for external financial audits
• Support compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations
• Review accounting documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Promote continuous audit readiness

Financial Process Improvement

• Evaluate financial workflows and operational efficiency
• Recommend improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls
• Support automation and modernization of financial processes
• Strengthen financial governance and accountability
• Promote continuous improvement within PromiseFinance

Risk Assessment & Monitoring

• Conduct financial risk assessments
• Review internal control effectiveness
• Monitor compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Identify areas requiring additional oversight
• Support enterprise financial risk management initiatives

Reporting & Advisory

• Prepare audit reports and executive summaries
• Present findings and recommendations to finance leadership
• Monitor corrective action plans and implementation progress
• Develop audit metrics and reporting dashboards
• Support informed financial decision-making

Cross-Divisional Collaboration

• Partner with PromiseGovernance on organizational accountability initiatives
• Collaborate with PromiseTrust on financial compliance matters
• Support PromiseOperations on process improvement initiatives
• Work with PromiseMeasure on financial performance reporting
• Align audit activities with organizational priorities and financial stewardship goals

Leadership Responsibilities

The Director provides leadership and oversight for:

Internal Audit

Responsible for:

• Audit planning
• Internal audits
• Financial reviews
• Audit reporting

Financial Controls

Responsible for:

• Internal controls
• Policy compliance
• Risk assessment
• Control improvement

Audit Compliance

Responsible for:

• External audit readiness
• Financial compliance
• Corrective action tracking
• Regulatory support

Financial Accountability

Responsible for:

• Financial governance
• Process improvement
• Financial transparency
• Organizational stewardship

Potential Reporting Structure

Senior Internal Auditor

Accounting Audit Manager

Internal Controls Specialist

Financial Compliance Analyst

Audit & Risk Coordinator

Audit Documentation Specialist

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, auditing, finance, internal audit, nonprofit accounting, public accounting, or related fields
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting principles, and internal control frameworks
• Experience supporting internal or external audits
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification is preferred but not required

Why This Role Matters

Strong financial stewardship builds trust.

Strong internal controls protect the mission.

Strong accountability creates lasting impact.

The Director of Accounting Audit helps ensure Mentor A Promise manages its financial resources responsibly, strengthens donor confidence, and maintains the highest standards of financial integrity and organizational accountability.

Success Measures

• Strength of internal financial controls
• Audit readiness and successful external audits
• Timely implementation of audit recommendations
• Improvement in financial compliance and risk management
• Accuracy and effectiveness of financial reporting
• Advancement of organizational financial stewardship

Leadership Participation

The Director of Accounting Audit is expected to:

• Attend one weekly Senior Leadership Meeting
• Conduct regular check-ins with direct reports
• Participate in finance leadership meetings and strategic planning
• Support cross-divisional collaboration and organizational priorities

Volunteer Expectations

• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment required
• Maintain timely and professional communication
• Collaborate through MAP systems and communication platforms
• Support MAP's safeguarding standards, mission, and organizational values
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

What You'll Gain

• Leadership experience strengthening financial governance within a growing nonprofit organization
• Opportunity to build and improve internal audit and financial control systems
• Collaboration with finance, governance, legal, and executive leaders
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• Meaningful impact supporting the responsible stewardship of resources that benefit children and families experiencing housing instability

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and include their resume and cover letter.

Please highlight experience involving accounting, auditing, internal controls, nonprofit finance, financial compliance, risk management, or related disciplines.

Help strengthen the financial integrity and accountability that enable Mentor A Promise to responsibly serve children and families for generations to come.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.