Director/Manager Financial Reporting

Job Description

Job Description

The Compliance and Reporting Manager will play a key leadership role within the finance function, overseeing financial compliance, reporting, audit coordination, budgeting support, and process improvement initiatives. This individual will serve as a key liaison across departments, helping ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in financial operations.

The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, experience managing audits and reporting, and a collaborative approach to partnering with leaders across the organization. This role is well suited for a professional who enjoys working with people, improving processes, and contributing to a growing organization. The position generally offers a true 40-hour workweek , with occasional flexibility needed during special projects, audits, implementations, or urgent issues.

This role will also support the organization through its current Microsoft Dynamics implementation , making systems experience and change agility especially valuable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all internal and external audit activities to ensure compliance and timely completion.
• Serve as the primary liaison between external auditors, internal accountants, and organizational leadership.
• Manage financial reporting activities, including internal and external reporting, subsidiary accounting, treasury-related items, incentives, building leases, GAAP compliance, and bank reconciliations.
• Provide oversight for Accounts Receivable and support tax-related matters.
• Assist the Vice President of Finance in establishing, improving, and executing the annual budgeting process.
• Partner with business leaders to help them understand, monitor, and control departmental budgets.
• Ensure the accuracy of grant and contract reporting and resolve escalated compliance or reporting issues.
• Provide analytical support during monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and recommend actions based on analysis and trends.
• Develop and track performance metrics to evaluate team processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage team project priorities, timelines, and deadlines.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-functioning team focused on consistent, efficient service to the organization.
• Promote a culture of accountability, performance management, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Assist with data analytics, dashboards, and presentations for leadership discussions.
• Perform ad hoc reporting, financial analysis, and special projects as needed.
• Serve as a key representative of the finance team in cross-functional and organizational meetings.
• Support financial systems and process improvements, including participation in the ongoing Microsoft Dynamics implementation.
• Take on additional responsibilities and special assignments as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• CPA highly preferred.
• 3-5+ years of accounting, finance operations, or reporting experience required; open to overall experience level for the right candidate.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred, especially for candidates seeking to move into the nonprofit sector.
• Prior experience leading or supporting audits and financial reporting required.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial controls.
• Experience with budgeting support, financial analysis, and compliance reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain detailed financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while also building strong collaborative relationships across teams.
• Process improvement mindset with a willingness to challenge inefficiencies and implement better solutions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools preferred.
• Experience with Great Plains preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or ERP implementation exposure is a plus.
• Nonprofit experience is helpful but not required.