Director of Accounting & Reporting

Accountabilities

• Owes the accounting and reporting functions while building effective processes, controls, and teams to support organizational growth.
• Partners with senior leaders to ensure accurate financial information, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Leads all day-to-day financial accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, collections, payments, banking activities, reconciliations, and cash management.
• Establishes, documents, and maintains financial accounting policies, procedures, controls, and training materials.
• Manages month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Owns and optimizes the financial ERP system, including enhancements, functionality improvements, and long-term scalability.
• Develops processes to track and report project-level financial performance and operational metrics.
• Oversees financial reporting activities, ensuring reports are accurate, accessible, and delivered effectively to leadership teams.
• Designs and strengthens internal controls, risk management frameworks, and compliance processes.
• Builds, manages, and develops a high-performing accounting organization, including recruitment, coaching, and employee engagement.
• Provides financial insights, recommendations, and strategic support to executive leadership.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Experienced accounting and finance leader with strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA certification required.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, internal controls, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience preparing, analyzing, and reporting financial statements.
• Experience leading accounting teams, including remote employees and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executives and business partners.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and process improvement.
• Experience with Workday Financials is highly preferred; candidates with experience in other financial systems should demonstrate the ability to quickly adapt to new ERP platforms.
• Non-profit organization experience is highly recommended.
• Ability to work successfully in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment with flexibility and strong ownership.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $162,000-$182,000.
• Fully remote position available to candidates located in the United States.
• Opportunity to shape and scale a critical finance function within a growing organization.
• Leadership role with significant visibility and partnership with executive stakeholders.
• Professional growth opportunities as the organization expands.
• Opportunity to influence financial systems, processes, and organizational strategy.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.