Director of Accounting

Minneapolis Jewish Federation is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director of Accounting to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive accounting experience, and a strategic mindset. TITLE: Director of Accounting FUNCTIONAL AREA: Finance and Accounting REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer STATUS: Regular, full-time, exempt SALARY: $90,000 to $110,000 annual Requirements EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (master's degree or CPA desirable) EXPERIENCE: 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience with at least 5+ in the nonprofitsector with: Hands-on day-to-day accounting and reporting tasks including general ledger and financial statementpreparation responsibilies. Audit and income tax preparation QUALIFICATIONS Strong analytcal, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. In-depth knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, standards, and regulations and strong knowledge of nonprofit tax laws and regulations. Experience with financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting. Strong proficiency in accounting software, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to work independently and take initative in a fast-paced environment. Excellent attention to detail. SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY Ability to work non-traditional hours dependent on project/organization needs. Key Areas of Responsibility Accounting Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to our accounting department, overseeing financialoperations and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulations. Hands On Accounting: Perform various accounting tasks including: General ledger – cash receipts, journal entries, month end and year end close, accountreconciliations, and bank recs. Pledge/Grant subsidiary ledger – reconcile to accounts in general ledger. Accounts payable distributions – AP review, distribution selection, and ACH reports. Foundation accounting – Review Grants and consolidate accounting information into general ledgerand funds detail worksheet. Annual audit – planning, confirmations, audit workpapers, and consolidated financial statementspreparation. Tax returns – planning, tax workpapers, and tax returns review. Stock gifts – sell and maintain records of donor stock gifts. Donor inquiries – provide timely answers and information to donors as needed. Special projects as needed by CFO and other leadership staff. Reporting: Prepare reports for senior leadership including: Quarterly department sources and uses of funds statements including variance analyses. Quarterly consolidated financial statements for bank. Annual tax receipt notices to donors. Annual consolidated financial statements and notes for audit. Management and other reports as needed by CFO and other leadership staff. Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and planning to support informed decision-makingand maximize financial resources for our mission, and as needed by CFO and other staff. Team Development and Supervision: Mentor and supervise accounting staff. Process Improvement and Policies/Internal Controls: Identify and implement process enhancements tostreamline financial operations and ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to accounting policies andinternal controls. Compliance: Ensure adherence to all nonprofit accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and taxobligations. Participation and Attendance: Attend meetings and participate in Federation events, community events, andconferences (onsite, offsite, and out-of-town). #J-18808-Ljbffr