Director of Finance; Accounting

Description

We are seeking a hands‑on Director of Finance with a strong accounting focus to lead financial operations for a respected for‑profit educational institution. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting leader who owns transaction processing through month‑end close, manages accruals, and ensures timely, GAAP‑compliant financial reporting. This positions pays $95 - 115K and is 5 days on‑site.

• Own full‑cycle accounting: AP, AR, payroll coordination, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes; prepare accurate accruals and journal entries.
• Produce monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and management reports.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow monitoring.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance.
• Serve as primary liaison for external auditors and tax preparers; support audit processes.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; delegate transactional work and review deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes (ERP experience preferred).
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives and decision‑making.

• 6+ years of progressive, hands‑on accounting experience including transactional processing through close.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing accruals.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control best practices.
• Proven ability to prepare financial statements and perform variance analyses.
• Experience supervising accounting staff and improving process efficiency.
• Proficiency with accounting software/ERP systems and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

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