Director of Accounting (Ref#012)

Rochester, NY

Full Time

Accounting and Finance

Executive

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for supporting nonprofit missions? We’re looking for a Director of Accounting to join a dynamic, mission-driven organization in Rochester, NY. In this key leadership role, you’ll provide strategic oversight of budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting for a prominent charitable organization. Your expertise will drive financial decisions for one of our largest agencies, supporting vital family and community services.

As the Director of Accounting, you’ll lead a dedicated team, including an Accounting Manager, Contract/Voucher Manager, Client Financial Analyst, and Adult Guardianship Program staff, while collaborating with senior leadership to ensure financial operations align with our mission. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a growing nonprofit organization.

If you’re ready to combine your extensive nonprofit finance experience with your leadership skills to contribute to an important cause, we want to hear from you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with the CFO to manage daily accounting and financial reporting systems.
Oversee the preparation and timely distribution of financial reports, including regulatory, fiscal, quarterly, and budget reports, as well as monthly and annual financial statements.
Coordinate independent audits and related external financial reports.
Ensure compliance with regulations, GAAP, and contractual requirements through effective financial record-keeping and accounting systems.
Contribute to financial projections and analysis to support agency decision-making.
Assist in developing, implementing, and enforcing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Maintain strong relationships with external parties, including regulatory agencies and funders, to resolve financial reporting and payment issues.
Provide financial leadership for the charity, including monthly closing processes and reporting to the President & CEO, Finance Committee, and Board.
Offer strategic and analytical support to the President & CEO and leadership team.
Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process.
Oversee financial management of the adult guardianship program and submission of vouchers to funders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or similar field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: 10+ years of progressive not-for-profit finance and accounting experience is required. 5+ years of manager or director level finance leadership experience is required.
Licensing: CPA preferred.
Skills:
- Must have the credibility to forge strong partnerships with senior leaders across the organization. Must have the ability to interact and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Must have a proven track record of leading projects and teams and managing multiple priorities.

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