At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.
Who will work well with us:
- The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn. Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world is not required.
- We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.
About the Opportunity:
Accounting Manager | $100-125k
David Zwirner is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This role reports to the Global Controller. This position will be hybrid Monday-Friday, 10am to 6pm (on site 4 days/week). As the Accounting Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
What you’ll do:
- Assist Global Controller with the month-end, quarterly and annual closes.
- Administration of global corporate credit card programs, including Amex and Mastercard.
- Administration of expense management programs including Expensify, Ramp and Uber For Business.
- Manage review of expense reports and reconciliation of credit cards as well as enforcement of expense policies.
- Responsible for timely reconciliations including payroll, intercompany, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals and other general ledger accounts as required.
- Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors.
- Assist with day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger maintenance and the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Ad hoc analyses/projects as needed.
What we would like you to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting .
- 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Experience in working with multiple legal entities and currencies.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP/IFRS).
- Experience with expense management software (Expensify preferred).
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (Sage Intacct preferred).
- Advanced Excel skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits):
- David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery’s long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Platform, Utopia Editions, Consignments, Program.
- Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
- Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner commitment to Galleries Commit.
- Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.
David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to [email protected].