Director, Finance & Accounting

The Commit Partnership•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Director of Finance & Accounting is a key leader on The Commit Partnership’s Finance team, playing a critical role in stewarding the financial operations of a ~$45M organization dedicated to expanding opportunity and economic mobility for students and young adults across Dallas County. With more than 60% of Commit’s annual funding deployed through direct investments in partners, this role helps ensure the financial strength, accountability, and operational excellence that allow impact to scale. Reporting directly to the Controller and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Accounting provides hands-on leadership across core accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. The role leads essential processes including month-end and year-end close, annual budget development, audit coordination, 1099 reporting, IRS Form 990 preparation, and financial reporting for the Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors. As a thought partner to Finance and Operations leadership, the Director of Accounting contributes to strengthening systems, improving reporting, and continuously enhancing how Commit manages and deploys its resources. This is an opportunity for a mission-driven accounting leader to operate at meaningful scale, influence organizational decision-making, and ensure that every dollar entrusted to Commit is leveraged to accelerate impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships across diverse teams.
Capacity to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to thrive in a mission-driven, collaborative, and evolving environment.
Ability to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate.
Ability to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Ability to describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Nice To Haves

CPA license or active CPA candidate strongly preferred.
Experience with Sage Intacct, Ramp, and Martus.
Experience with grant management.
Prior nonprofit accounting and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring accurate day-to-day execution of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
Lead and manage the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timely preparation of accurate financial statements.
Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
Serve as the lead for annual external audit preparation and coordination with auditors.
Manage the preparation and filing of 1099s and annual IRS Form 990 with external tax advisors.
Ensure timely submission of all regulatory filings and compliance requirements.
Lead the organization’s annual budget development process in collaboration with the Controller and department leaders.
Partner with senior leadership to provide financial analysis and insights that inform strategic decision-making.
Monitor budget performance and support ongoing forecasting and financial planning.
Partner with the Controller to prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
Develop clear, concise financial presentations and materials to support leadership discussions and Board decision-making.
Provide analysis and commentary to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities in financial performance.
Assist in developing dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
Oversee financial systems and reporting within Sage Intacct; ensure accuracy, efficiency, and optimization of workflows.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting, automation, and team productivity.
Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures to align with best practices and organizational needs.
Directly manage accounting staff: set goals, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
Serve as a thought partner to the Controller and Finance leadership, driving continuous improvement in accounting operations.
Model and promote Commit’s True North Traits, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.