Director of Accounting

Salary: $125,000+ DOE

Schedule:
In-office

Reports to:
Executive Director

Are you an experienced accounting leader who enjoys balancing financial strategy, technical accounting, and people leadership
?

We are partnering with an established organization in Colorado Springs seeking a Director of Accounting to lead its accounting function and serve as a key member of the leadership team.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who can think strategically, communicate financial information effectively, and develop a strong accounting team. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between high-level financial planning and stepping into day-to-day accounting when needed to support the team and keep things moving.

• Lead and oversee the organization's accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Develop and manage organizational budgets, monitor performance, and analyze financial variances.
• Prepare financial reporting for executive leadership and present financial results to the Board.
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, audits, reconciliations, internal controls, and other core accounting functions.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic planning and organizational decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team through training, mentorship, and hands-on support.
• Step into day-to-day accounting functions when needed to troubleshoot issues, support deadlines, and strengthen team capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, controls, and workflows.
• Collaborate with leadership and other departments on organizational initiatives and strategic planning.
• Foster a team culture built on empathy, respect, accountability, and continuous development.

You will lead a small accounting team that includes:

• Senior Accountant
• Accounts Payable professional
• Accounts Receivable professional
• Accounting Clerk

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• CPA preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; 7+ years preferred.
• 2+ years of senior-level leadership or management experience.
• Strong experience with budgeting, financial reporting, audits, compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and/or board-level stakeholders.
• Experience working within a complex accounting environment with multiple compliance, reporting, or funding requirements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and technology.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and team-development skills.
• Experience in a mission-driven, nonprofit, or similarly complex organization is a plus.

We're looking for someone who can comfortably operate at both the strategic and hands-on levels
.

You may be a strong fit if you enjoy developing people, improving processes, translating financial information into meaningful business insights, and partnering with leadership to support organizational goals.

Just as importantly, this organization values a leader who leads with kindness and empathy while maintaining clear expectations and accountability
. The right person will be collaborative, approachable, and willing to roll up their sleeves alongside their team when needed.

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Salary: $125,000

Work Environment:
In-office