Director of Accounting

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for accounting operations, systems, and internal controls supporting compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, and funding requirements.
• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and financial reporting processes.
• Provide stewardship of the general ledger and related accounting activities, including subledger transactions, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Guide accounting practices that support complete and accurate recording of revenue and expense activity.
• Direct the accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable functions to support effective cash management and financial operations.
• Interpret and apply accounting standards and organizational accounting policies to support consistent financial reporting.

Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Evaluate and improve internal controls to support financial stewardship and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the annual audit and preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and related deliverables.
• Prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and support federal grant reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance with grant requirements, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Support business registrations, tax filings, and insurance renewal activities as part of organizational risk management.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead improvements to processes, controls, workflows, and system functionality.
• Guide implementation, optimization, and adoption of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Develop accounting procedures and practices that support effective operations and financial stewardship.
• Contribute accounting leadership to ERP implementation, migration, and enhancement initiatives.
• Evaluate opportunities to strengthen financial reporting capabilities, data quality, and system utilization.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the accounting team.
• Establish clear expectations and promote accountability, career growth, and ongoing development across the team.
• Build a collaborative, service-oriented culture that supports accounting operations and cross-functional partnership.

Technical Accounting & Organizational Support

• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and presentation materials for leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Serve as an internal resource for technical accounting matters and financial reporting questions.
• Provide financial insight and accounting expertise to support organizational planning, decision-making, and stewardship of resources.
• Provide accounting guidance to leaders on financial reporting, accounting treatment, and related business decisions.