Finance and Accounting Director

• Works with the General Manager to lead the organization's financial operations by overseeing accounting, annual budgeting process, reporting, compliance, and internal controls to ensure fiscal integrity and transparency
• Provides strategic financial guidance to leadership and the Board, while managing key financial activities such as cash flow, investments, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Manages the organization's financial matters, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls, and proactive oversight of accounting processes and timely communication of variances
• Monitors financial performance, including budgets and cash flow, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and audit requirements
• Partners with leadership to guide financial planning and continuously strengthen processes, systems, and overall financial management, including oversight of insurance coverage
• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and billing
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Present financial reports to the General Manager, Executive Committee, and Board
• Oversee budget tracking, budget-to-actual analysis and provide variance insights
• Work closely with the General Manager on financial planning, annual budgeting, and overall financial performance
• Monitor and forecast cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations
• Oversee fixed asset schedules, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit regulations
• Oversee federal, state, and local filings, and lobbying disclosures
• Ensure proper accounting for restricted vs unrestricted funds
• Oversee year-end tax reporting, including W-2 and 1099 preparation and filing, ensuring IRS compliance
• Oversee retirement plan compliance in coordination with recordkeepers and advisors
• Track and report lobbying expenditures in accordance with IRS and State requirements
• Coordinate with legal and compliance partners on reporting thresholds and disclosures
• Monitor investment accounts and overall portfolio performance
• Review and approve investment accounting activity
• Serve as liaison to investment advisors and the finance committee
• Provide analysis and recommendations on investment performance, strategy, and financial impact
• Manage loan agreements, compliance requirements, and covenant reporting
• Review and approve all debt-related activity
• Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and segregation of duties
• Review and approve journal entries and major transactions
• Review and approve all cash disbursements and ACH batches prior to release
• Ensure payments are appropriate, properly supported, and aligned with policies and budget
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and that policies are consistently applied and followed
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Lead annual financial audit and prepare required schedules
• Serve as primary liaison with auditors and the finance committee
• Review workers' compensation audit results and approve financial impacts
• Ensure proper accounting treatment and alignment with budget
• Oversee retirement plan audit process and ensure reporting accuracy
• Address audit findings and ensure proper treatment
• Provide financial oversight of insurance programs and review related expenses
• Incorporate insurance costs into budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Evaluate policies for risk management effectiveness
• Partner with HR during renewals to assess cost impact and coverage changes
• Oversee and manage vendor insurance certificates and W9s for all new and existing vendors
• Oversee and administer accounting and payroll systems and financial software to ensure effective use and data integrity
• Oversee and manage cash receipts
• Evaluate accounting processes for efficiency, accuracy, and automation opportunities
• Recommend improvements to the General Manager
• Attend board and committee meetings in-person, will require occasional travel

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Ten years of progressive accounting experience with a minimum of five years in a management role directly supervising accounting staff
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods
• Employment contingent upon successful background check

Experience in multi-million-dollar nonprofit organizations within a small (3–4 person) accounting department preferred