Associate Director of Financial Reporting

About the role

Our client is a well-established nonprofit organization with a strong commitment to its mission and community impact. Operating across multiple subsidiary entities, the organization manages complex financial structures in service of its core programs. With a dedicated finance and accounting function, they maintain rigorous standards for financial stewardship and regulatory compliance at both the state and federal levels. This is an organization where finance professionals have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a purpose-driven mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities across financial reporting, external audit, and tax compliance functions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and reporting subject matter expert for management
• Manage the annual external audit plan in coordination with external auditors
• Oversee the annual tax return calendar, including coordination with external tax advisors
• Manage all tax filings including the annual 990, state filings, and miscellaneous returns
• Cook up the monthly close reporting process across entities, the budget team, finance, and subsidiaries
• Maintain effective internal control procedures over financial reporting and tax processes
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and process documentation
• Act as a resource to management to identify risks and strengthen internal controls
• Identify technology and process improvement opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency
• Participate in financial, operational, compliance, and technology audits as needed

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in financial reporting, public accounting, or a related field
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and tax requirements (State and Federal)
• Experience managing external audit engagements and serving as primary auditor liaison
• Proficiency with accounting software and inter-fund accounting for subsidiary entities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player across all levels of an organization

Skills

• Nice-to-have prior experience in a nonprofit organization
• Familiarity with 990 tax filing preparation and coordination with external tax advisors
• Experience with multi-entity or subsidiary accounting structures
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field optional

Pay & Benefits

Competitive contract hourly rate — up to $65/hr depending on experience
Contract engagement with potential for extension based on performance and organizational need