Foundation Recruiting and Consulting · 2 days ago
Director of Accounting (nonprofit)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $170K/yrFoundation Recruiting and Consulting is a well-known nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nutritious food to people in need and advocating for hunger-related issues. The Director of Accounting oversees the accounting department and all financial operations, ensuring the integrity of financial data and compliance with regulatory and grant requirements while supporting the CFO and organizational leadership through accurate financial tracking and reporting.
ConsultingRecruitingSoftware
Hiring Manager
Matthew Haver
Responsibilities
Reports to the CFO. Currently reporting to this position are a Manager and under them a Staff Accountant, AP Specialist, and AR Specialist. Looking to grow the team
Hire, supervise, and mentor the accounting team, including the Accounting Manager; set priorities, provide guidance, and conduct performance reviews
Evaluate and adjust departmental structure to optimize workflow and team capacity
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Provide strategic oversight of the month-end close process, ensuring reporting integrity and alignment with organizational objectives; partner with the Accounting Manager who leads daily execution and review of journal entries and reconciliations
Review and interpret consolidated and program-level financial reports, comparing actuals to budget and forecast; present key financial insights to the CFO and Finance Committee to support organizational planning and decision-making
Monitor and forecast organizational cash flow; recommend internal fund transfers to the CFO
Lead the organization-wide budgeting process and forecasting strategy, guiding department leaders
Analyze working capital projections at both the programmatic and consolidated levels
Prepare and present short-term cash and expense forecasts to support strategic decision-making
Oversee all financial compliance, tracking, and reporting for restricted grants and contracts
Ensure expenditures are aligned with funder restrictions and program budgets throughout the grant lifecycle
Collaborate with program and development teams to prepare financial reports for government, corporate, and foundation funders
Coordinate, in partnership with CFO, the annual external audit; federal, state, and local tax returns; and respond to government or grantor audit requests
Ensure compliance with GAAP, 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), and nonprofit accounting standards
In partnership with the CFO, develop and maintain the organization’s internal controls framework and risk mitigation strategies; provide oversight of compliance practices executed by the accounting team
Oversee business and legal filing requirements; respond to external information and regulatory inquiries
Partner with the Accounting Manager to streamline monthly financial workflows and document processes
In collaboration with CFO, identify and implement technology solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities
Maintain the fiscal year calendar, ensuring key deadlines for compliance, reporting, and audits are met
Support the CFO with financial analysis, modeling, and special projects
Participate in Finance and Audit Committee meetings to present financial trends, risks, and strategic insights
Serve as a member of the leadership team and contribute to organizational strategic planning by providing financial insight, long-term forecasting, and forward-thinking ideas that support sustainability and growth
Qualification
Required
Strong US GAAP Accounting with track record of increasing responsibility
Nonprofit Accounting, Uniform Guidance, and Grants Management experience
Team Management and Development
Netsuite or other enterprise Accounting Software (SAP, Sage, etc.)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ability to perform V-lookups, pivot tables, and other complex formulas)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field
Preferred
CPA
Benefits
Positive work environment with good work life balance
Opportunity to make a positive impact
Matched 403B
Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA
Strong Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Foundation Recruiting and Consulting
Foundation Recruiting & Consulting offers specialized recruitment and consulting in Software/IT, Engineering, and Executive roles.
Founded in 2013
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase