Director of Accounting and Finance

Responsibilities:

Accounting and Finance:

• Manage all accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant non-profit accounting standards.
• Oversee the closing process and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements.
• Manage and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure data integrity.
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts monthly.
• Prepare and submit all required tax filings on a timely basis.
• Build the association's annual budget in partnership with senior management, track performance, and provide timely financial projections to make informed decisions.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee accounts payable processing, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Manage payroll processing, including calculating salaries, deductions, and taxes, and ensuring timely and accurate employee payment.
• Manage external auditors during the audit process.
• Manage bookkeeper and consulting accounting support.

Audit and Finance Committee Support:

• Prepare financial reports and presentations for the Finance Committee and Board of Directors, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, budget reports, and variance analyses.
• Attend and participate in Finance Committee and Board meetings, providing financial updates and answering questions.
• Assist the Finance Committee and Board in understanding complex financial information and making informed financial decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial policies in collaboration with the Finance Committee and Board.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in finance from an accredited college or university; CPA strongly preferred. Or ten years of accounting and finance work experience.
• Minimum five years of finance and accounting experience. Minimum of eight years in nonprofit accounting.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information securely and make difficult decisions when necessary.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• An effective communicator, externally and internally, within all levels of the organization. Strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information.
• A hands-on collaborator with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS  

Commensurate with experience, the salary for this position is $110,000-$130,000. Benefits include 100% employer-sponsored healthcare, dental, and vision; retirement contributions, and generous paid time off.