Accounting Director

Accounting Director The Accounting Director is a key member of the finance leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is responsible for overseeing the organization's core accounting functions, ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and related financial reporting. This role leads the annual audit, budgeting processes, and provides accurate and timely financial reporting to support strategic decision-making throughout the organization. The Director of Accounting ensures that all accounting, financial reporting, planning, analysis and financial compliance needs of the Agency are met. The ideal candidate will be willing to work closely with leaders throughout the organization to ensure recording and reporting is accurate. There are currently no direct reports for this position, however they will work closely alongside the Director of Finance Operations, and the Director of Agency Contracts and Revenue. Essential Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and relevant reporting standards. Ensure timely reporting to executive and program leadership as well as external stakeholders. General Ledger Management: Maintain full ownership of the general ledger, including oversight of the monthly close process by ensuring accurate, complete, and proper classification of transactions. Audit Ownership: Lead all aspects of the $45M+ annual audit process, including coordination with external auditors, preparation of audit schedules, and resolution of audit findings. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure audit readiness year-round. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual organizational operating and capital budgeting process in partnership with the executive and program leadership teams. Monitor performance against budget, provide variance analysis, and support ongoing forecasting to inform strategic and operational decisions. Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with regulations and funding requirements. Skills & Competencies: The position is full-time and the ideal candidate would have nonprofit accounting experience in either public or private industries. CPA is a plus. Specifically: Expertise in GAAP Financial Reporting Financial experience working with complex revenue streams including various Federal/State contracts and donor funds (both restricted and unrestricted) Familiarity with federal Form 990 and MA UFR reporting requirements Experience working with multi entity reporting, including allocations and consolidations. Real Estate/Low Income Housing Tax Credit accounting experience a plus. Candidate must have the ability to function at a high level within Microsoft suite, notably Excel. Experience with Netsuite is a plus. Experience preparing and presenting reports at an Executive/Board level. Physical Demands: The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to verbally convey detailed information or important instructions or ideas accurately or quickly. Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Average visual acuity is necessary. This is primarily an office job requiring extended periods of sitting and standing and ability to work office equipment. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties as assigned may be part of the job. Father Bill's & MainSpring is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr