Director, Accounting

Position: Director, Accounting

Reports To: Chief Finance & Administration Officer

Department: Finance & Administration

Supervisory Role: Yes

Location: Remote, U.S.
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director, Accounting provides leadership for accounting operations that support Changent programs, partnerships, and long-term sustainability. This position translates financial activity into useful information that supports organizational decision-making, responsible stewardship of resources, and accountability to funders, partners, and the networks that deliver Changent programs.

Working across Changent, the Director helps to strengthen the financial foundation that allows the organization to grow, adapt, and deliver impact. This position leads accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, tax filings, grant-related reporting activities, and internal controls that support accurate and reliable financial information. The Director guides the close process, strengthens financial systems and accounting practices, serves as a resource on technical accounting matters, and develops the capabilities that support strong financial management across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

35% | Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Provide leadership for accounting operations, systems, and internal controls supporting compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, and funding requirements.
• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and financial reporting processes.
• Provide stewardship of the general ledger and related accounting activities, including subledger transactions, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Guide accounting practices that support complete and accurate recording of revenue and expense activity.
• Direct the accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable functions to support effective cash management and financial operations.
• Interpret and apply accounting standards and organizational accounting policies to support consistent financial reporting.

25% | Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Evaluate and improve internal controls to support financial stewardship and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the annual audit and preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and related deliverables.
• Direct preparation of Form 990 and other required financial and regulatory filings.
• Prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and support federal grant reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance with grant requirements, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Support business registrations, tax filings, and insurance renewal activities as part of organizational risk management.

15% | Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead improvements to processes, controls, workflows, and system functionality.
• Guide implementation, optimization, and adoption of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Develop accounting procedures and practices that support effective operations and financial stewardship.
• Contribute accounting leadership to ERP implementation, migration, and enhancement initiatives.
• Evaluate opportunities to strengthen financial reporting capabilities, data quality, and system utilization.

15% | Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the accounting team.
• Establish clear expectations and promote accountability, career growth, and ongoing development across the team.
• Build a collaborative, service-oriented culture that supports accounting operations and cross-functional partnership.

10% | Technical Accounting & Organizational Support

• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and presentation materials for leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Serve as an internal resource for technical accounting matters and financial reporting questions.
• Provide financial insight and accounting expertise to support organizational planning, decision-making, and stewardship of resources.
• Provide accounting guidance to leaders on financial reporting, accounting treatment, and related business decisions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for general ledger management, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
• Experience leading and developing accounting staff.
• Experience evaluating and maintaining internal controls to support accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience applying GAAP and evaluating the impact of new accounting standards on financial reporting.
• Experience managing annual audits, Form 990 preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with federal awards, SEFA preparation, and grant compliance requirements preferred.
• Experience supporting ERP implementation, migration, or major system enhancements preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; experience with MS Dynamics 365 Business Central and Jet Reports preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex accounting activities, lead projects, and balance competing priorities.
• Experience within a nonprofit, healthcare, association, or mission-driven organization preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Chief Finance & Administration Officer and has direct reports.