Our client is looking for an experienced accounting leader to guide financial operations and help shape the long-term fiscal direction of the organization. This role blends strategic planning with active oversight of day-to-day accounting, reporting, compliance, and grant-related finance activities. The Director of Accounting will work closely with executive leadership to deliver sound financial insight, strengthen controls, and support sustainable growth across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the organization’s accounting function, including ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and account reconciliations.
- Lead the annual budgeting cycle and develop multi-year forecasts that support operational priorities and future growth plans.
- Prepare and present recurring financial reports for leadership, offering analysis that supports planning and decision-making.
- Oversee the annual audit and ensure financial records, documentation, and reporting practices remain accurate, timely, and audit-ready.
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and reserve oversight to maintain liquidity and support responsible financial stewardship.
- Provide leadership for grant budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
- Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to improve consistency, accountability, and scalability.
- Supervise and develop finance staff, providing direction, coaching, and quality oversight for daily operations.
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to financial systems, workflows, and related administrative support activities as organizational needs evolve.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading month-end close processes and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
- Strong background in financial reporting, including preparation and interpretation of monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
- Experience managing financial statement audits and coordinating with external auditors.
- Proven ability to oversee budgets, forecasts, and cash management in a leadership capacity.
- Knowledge of grant accounting and compliance requirements tied to federal, state, or private funding sources.
- Ability to lead teams effectively while balancing strategic priorities with hands-on operational responsibilities.