Director of Accounting, Nonprofit Finance & Endowment Leadership
Overview
Own the financial reporting, investment accounting, and process improvements for a nonprofit foundation at scale. Lead cross functional efforts, partner with the Executive Director of Finance, and deliver insights for leadership, board committees, and external partners. Drive system enhancements and enterprise wide finance projects with a strong emphasis on fund accounting and GAAP in a mission driven organization. This role offers visibility, growth, and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative culture.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and present financial reports, variance analyses, dashboards, and schedules for leadership and board committees to inform decisions
- 2Lead budget development, forecasting, financial modeling, and planning activities across the organization
- 3Oversee investment and endowment accounting including reconciliations, gains and losses, income, and fee impacts
- 4Coordinate with custodians, investment advisors, auditors, and consultants to resolve reporting and documentation matters
- 5Assist staff with month end and year end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- 6Support audit schedules and Form 990 information preparation for compliance materials
- 7Lead or support strategic finance initiatives and system improvements from planning through implementation
- 8Identify opportunities to improve reporting, workflows, controls, documentation, and automation
- 9Develop training materials and procedures to promote consistency across Finance
- 10Partner with departments to answer financial questions, gather requirements, and propose practical solutions
Requirements9
- 1Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 2Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting, finance, or financial analysis experience; nonprofit or fund accounting experience strongly preferred
- 3CPA, CFA, MBA, or progress toward one preferred
- 4Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards preferred
- 5Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT or Blackbaud CRM preferred
- 6Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to explain financial information to non finance stakeholders
- 7Prior supervisory or project leadership experience preferred
- 8Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects, and meet deadlines
- 9Experience preparing audit schedules and Form 990 information or related compliance materials preferred
Salary Insight
$92 - $115k per year
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