Senior Director of Accounting and Finance

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Director of Accounting and Finance (Senior Director) will oversee all day-to-day finance operations, including budget development and analysis, accounting for investments, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and audit preparation. They will work closely with the CEO, CFO, executive team, and program leads.

The Senior Director will evaluate current processes and systems, partnering with the CFO and others to streamline workflows, implement new technologies, and establish standard operating procedures that serve the organization effectively. They will spot inefficiencies, reduce backlogs, and provide proactive support across departments.

This role is ideal for a hands-on, solutions-focused finance leader with a strong track record in improving systems and infrastructure. It's a chance to make a real impact in a mission-driven environment.

REPORTABILITY

Reports directly to the CFO of Allied Community Services, Inc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting Manager, up to 4 Accounting Specialists

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Financial Management

• Manage all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both division budgets and actual expenditures.
• Oversee budgeting, and the implementation of budgets, so as to monitor progress and present financial metrics both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with members of the leadership team in drafting, reviewing, and verifying accuracy of annual HQ budgets by department.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting for all of Allied Group.
• Support the handling of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions.
• Coordinate all audit activities.

Change Management

• Support the CEO and senior leadership in the integration of three Allied Group legal entities into one.
• Lead the project to upgrade the accounting system to Sage Intacct.

Team Leadership

• Provide the necessary training and development for staff.
• Manage workload issues effectively to create a workplace that increases staff retention and strengthens communication within and outside the department.

CORE COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior nonprofit finance experience with a successful track record in an accounting management role is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in driving the analytic framework for planning and managing organizational change; ability to anticipate the infrastructure and systems needs in a complex, government-funded nonprofit.
• Exceptional management skills.
• An accessible, visible, and transparent management style that inspires trust and confidence in staff to work hard and well together.
• Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision making in a complex organization; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.
• Technology savvy with the ability to manage data for financial reporting quickly and effectively. Experience with Sage Intacct highly valued.
• Personal qualities of integrity and credibility, and a commitment to the mission of Allied Group.

This job description covers the most significant duties but includes other assignments not mentioned, such as training assignments, related duties, or temporary assignments.

Reasonable accommodations provided for an employee with disabilities will be determined individually, influenced by the specific needs of the individual employee and the resources of Allied Community Services, Inc.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt Salary $125,000 to $135,000 annually