Director of Accounting

Responsibilities

1. Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, cash activity, payroll reconciliation, and maintenance of the general ledger.
2. Partner with the Controller to complete monthly and annual close processes, including timely reconciliation of bank accounts, investments, and balance sheet activity.
3. Maintain accounting for restricted, temporarily restricted, and unrestricted funds, and provide regular updates to program and budget leaders on available gift resources.
4. Lead the preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis for senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.
5. Support completion of Form 990 and other required tax or regulatory filings while ensuring adherence to nonprofit accounting requirements and internal policies.
6. Oversee tuition and student billing operations, including fees, auxiliary programs, financial aid adjustments, payment plans, collections, and monthly sub-ledger reconciliation.
7. Manage the accounts payable function and improve vendor payment processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
8. Collaborate on annual budget development, long-range financial planning, fixed asset accounting, depreciation tracking, and capital project reporting.
9. Guide the implementation of financial reporting tools, including software used for endowment and restricted gift tracking and reporting integration.
10. Supervise accounting team members, deliver ongoing coaching and performance feedback, and complete formal evaluations to support continued growth.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license is required.
• At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, financial reporting, and financial statement audit support.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund and net asset accounting.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll reconciliation, and general ledger activity.
• Ability to prepare clear financial analysis for executives, trustees, and department leaders.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with school leadership, staff, and families.