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Director of Accounting – Not--Profit – ContinuServe Talent Network
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-07-27
Listing for:
E Service Point
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting -
Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Responsibilities
Our Directors of Accounting serve as trusted partners to nonprofit clients, acting as the primary liaison for financial strategy, oversight, and execution. This is a client-facing leadership role where you’ll help organizations strengthen their financial operations and make informed decisions that support their mission and long-term success. If you’re passionate about nonprofit financial leadership and enjoy working closely with clients to solve complex challenges, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Here’s what you can expect in a Director of Accounting role within our team:
- Serve as the primary financial liaison for nonprofit clients
- Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders and executive leadership
- Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making
- Help clients navigate complex financial situations and align strategy with their goals
- Deliver accurate and timely financial statements
- Monitor financial performance and support clients in operating within budget guidelines
- Lead budgeting processes and provide ongoing financial analysis and reporting
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit funding and reporting requirements
- Oversee project accounting, including tracking budgets, costs, and timelines
- Ensure accurate reporting across multiple projects and funding sources
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local grant requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, efficiency, and overall execution
- Provide best practices and guidance to strengthen client operations
- Partner with internal teams to deliver comprehensive financial support
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, including senior accountants and managers
- Provide coaching and guidance to support team performance and growth
- Foster collaboration across teams aligned to client delivery
- Address client concerns proactively and ensure timely resolution
- Maintain a high standard of service and client satisfaction
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