Director of Accounting
About The Position
CHD is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to fill its Director of Accounting position. The Director of Accounting will manage and supervise all balance sheet aspects of accounting, including cash management, fixed assets, leases, liabilities and net assets for a $180 million not-for-profit agency with services in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The Director of Accounting will report to the Chief Financial Officer and support the development and monitoring of internal control policies and procedures. This position has great potential for professional growth within a large, dynamic organization. Responsibilities include: Provides leadership to accounting, cash management, fixed assets functions and staff Provides training, support, supervision and evaluation of direct reports Develops and monitors accounting systems to meet changing needs of the agency Manage and monitor all accounts and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements Issues timely and complete financial statements under GAAP Leads the agency’s external audit and is responsible for the completion of the state Uniform Financial Report Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations (filings re: returns) Evaluates current accounting procedures, practices and policies and drives continuous improvement Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected financial position Ensures integrity of all financial information
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in accounting or business administration
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience within a large system or department
Nice To Haves
- Non-profit human service experience strongly preferred
- CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership to accounting, cash management, fixed assets functions and staff
- Provides training, support, supervision and evaluation of direct reports
- Develops and monitors accounting systems to meet changing needs of the agency
- Manage and monitor all accounts and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
- Issues timely and complete financial statements under GAAP
- Leads the agency’s external audit and is responsible for the completion of the state Uniform Financial Report
- Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations (filings re: returns)
- Evaluates current accounting procedures, practices and policies and drives continuous improvement
- Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected financial position
- Ensures integrity of all financial information
Benefits
- Dental
- Health and Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Earned vacation time
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
