Managing Director of Accounting

Managing Director of Accounting

Multiplier's mission is to accelerate impact for initiatives focused on protecting and fostering a healthy, sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. Growing threats to our planet and its people require holistic solutions, both locally and globally. The projects in our portfolio span a broad array of cross-sector strategies in land and ocean conservation, public health, education and leadership, economic development, clean energy, climate resilience, sustainable food systems, energy efficiency, social and environmental equity, and more. With $150 million in revenue and approximately 150 employees in 2025, Multiplier is a high-performance, rapidly growing organization. To support this growth, we are seeking a colleague to join our Finance team in the position of Managing Director of Accounting, and we are poised to hire immediately.

As Managing Director of Accounting, you'll ensure Multiplier's financial systems, payroll operations, and accounting practices support organizational integrity, operational effectiveness, and the diverse needs of our project portfolio. Your reports and analytics will drive organizational decision-making and sustainability. You'll accelerate innovation while balancing compliance and risk management and develop accounting team members while contributing to a supportive work environment.

Department: Multiplier Core Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote

Workplace Type: Fully remote

Compensation: $180,000 - $185,000 / year

Reporting To: Head of Finance

Primary Responsibilities

Organizational & Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, develop, and oversee a high-performing, collaborative, and integrated accounting and payroll team.
• Support clear priorities, coordination, and shared accountability across accounting and payroll operations while advancing the organization's strategic plan.
• Support ongoing professional development, cross-training, and operational continuity across accounting and payroll functions.
• Promote continuous learning, process improvement, and thoughtful adoption of technology and innovation within accounting operations. Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and technological advancements. Implement updates to enhance operational effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Guidance, Resources, and Support

• Partner across departments to integrate accounting, payroll, and financial considerations early into organizational planning and decision-making.
• Provide leaders and teams with practical guidance, tools, and resources that strengthen compliance, operational clarity, and consistent accounting and payroll practices.
• Support organizational readiness during periods of growth, change, or financial complexity by helping teams navigate accounting and payroll requirements and processes effectively.
• Create and maintain user-friendly accounting policies, procedures, and documentation that support understanding, transparency, and compliance throughout the organization.
• Provide coaching, training, and responsive support to team members as questions or issues arise, strengthening organization-wide understanding of accounting practices and controls.

Accounting Strategy & Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight for accounting and payroll functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and integrity across financial reporting and transactional activities.
• Prepare quarterly organizational financial statements and present them to senior leadership and the Board of Directors. Provide financial forecasts and variance analyses to inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with department leads to develop and manage the annual budget.
• Oversee accounting operations and controls, working closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely accounting-related processing, strong general ledger integrity, effective internal controls, and coordination across accounts receivable, accounts payable, allocations, and journal entry functions.
• Oversee payroll operations and controls, working closely with the Director of Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and effective coordination across payroll, HR, and accounting functions.
• Review all incoming awards, ensuring proper coding and recording. Monitor banking activity and review reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity, protecting the organization's assets while accommodating operations. Review all cash disbursements and perform fund releases in accordance with internal control limits. Assess cash availability of each project before releasing payments.
• Administer all loan funds, preparing payment requests, transfers, schedules, and accounting entries.

Compliance, Audit, & Risk Management

• Lead the annual external audit and tax return preparation, liaise with external auditors, and provide necessary documentation, schedules, and reports. Address any audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Establish and maintain internal control policies and procedures to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Develop comprehensive procedures and cross-training for accounting team members to ensure smooth operations and business continuity.
• Promote a "yes, if" mindset that encourages innovation while ensuring compliance.

Accounting Systems & Operational Stewardship

• Establish and maintain systems and processes that support efficient, accurate, and scalable accounting operations.
• Leverage technology to improve accounting workflows, data accuracy, and automation.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to accounting procedures, tools, and reporting processes to support organizational growth and evolving operational needs. Ensure accounting and payroll systems and practices support strong collaboration across accounting, payroll, HR, program finance, and grant stewardship functions.

The Ideal Candidate

You're a guardian of integrity and an intrepid data defender. FASB Topics 958 and 606 are your powerful shields, while GAAP is your guiding code. Your superpower is crafting robust controls, policies, and procedures that protect the organization and are embraced throughout the realm. You know that operational excellence accelerates impact. You care deeply about people and planet. Your signature catchphrase is "yes, if" as you pursue innovation while balancing compliance and risk. In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, your steady presence and competency are beacons that light the way forward.

We recognize that each applicant for this role will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives in our applicant pool, and will be looking for candidates who possess many, but not necessarily all, of the following qualifications and experience:

• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and strengthen accounting operations within a complex organization, translating accounting and financial complexity into practical guidance and operational clarity.
• Experience & Certification: Proven leader with 10+ years of experience as an accounting director, controller, or similar role at a nonprofit organization. CPA designation is a plus
• Nonprofit Accounting & Financial Operations Expertise: In-depth knowledge of U.S nonprofit accounting principles, payroll operations, internal controls, policies, and best practices.
• Organizational Health: Proven track record of developing and strengthening accounting systems, policies, and practices that enhance compliance, operational effectiveness, and organizational sustainability.
• Inclusive Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team environment while modeling values-aligned leadership and equitable workplace practices.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate complex accounting and financial information to leadership, project teams, and cross-functional partners. Spanish language skills a plus. Exceptional ability to facilitate crucial conversations with professionalism and care.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to assess financial and operational risks, navigate ambiguity, and develop thoughtful, solutions-oriented approaches that balance innovation, compliance, and organizational needs.
• Systems Thinking & Operational Stewardship: Demonstrated ability to design, improve, and oversee accounting systems, workflows, and operational processes that support efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and strong financial management practices.
• Adaptability & Navigating Ambiguity: Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment, managing shifting priorities and supporting organizational change with flexibility and sound judgment.
• Attention to Detail: Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Mission & Values Alignment: Commitment to Multiplier's mission and values, including a collaborative, service-oriented approach and dedication to responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

Workplace, Compensation & Application

All employees work from home offices with occasional travel (1-2 times per year) for all-team in-person meetings.

Multiplier provides a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary ($180k-185k annual salary), excellent medical and dental benefits, retirement savings, and generous vacation and sick leave policy