Director of Finance & Accounting

Location:

Remote or Hybrid (Golden, CO)

Reports To:

VP of Finance and Operations
FLSA Code:
Exempt
Organizational Size: 20–35 staff

The Director of Finance & Accounting oversees and executes the daily management of the organization’s accounting operations, financial systems, and internal controls. This role serves as a thought partner and financial leader to the Vice President of Finance and Operations, to whom it reports. You will be accountable for the financial integrity of the organization, including maintaining timely and accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting, ensuring strong compliance, and innovating financial processes that support the organization’s mission, programs, and long‑term sustainability.

The best candidate has expert knowledge of Net Suite and non-profit Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The portfolio of work includes, but is not limited to, overseeing and executing on audits, 990s, depreciation, and fixed asset schedule maintenance, restricted funds tracking, internal control review and process documentation, oversight of financial contractors, and maintenance of our third‑party expense and financial reporting software integrations.

This position supports cross‑functional teams—translating financial data into clear insights, strengthening financial discipline, and supporting informed decision‑making across the organization.

• Lead the development and/or improvement of accounting systems, documentation, and external service providers.
• Design scalable accounting workflows to support organizational growth.
• Own compliance with GAAP and nonprofit regulatory requirements.
• Record all monthly revenue and expenses.
• Maintain the general ledger and review Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Record cash receipts and process check disbursements.
• Manage accounts receivable/payable functions and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Maintain the AAC’s fixed asset and various amortization schedules.
• Administer Net Suite financial software, including application integrations for inventory and store sales.

• Prepare and distribute financial statements for the VP of Finance and Operations and the AAC leadership team.
• Interpret financial data into strategic insights, including variance analyses, to advise leadership on risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with program directors to review monthly financial statements and transaction reports to resolve discrepancies and reconcile revenues and expenses.
• Track fund balances (grants, restricted, asset management, etc.) monthly and report information to key stakeholders.

• Serve as AAC’s primary accounting and audit lead, responsible for audit readiness, audit outcomes, and management responses.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including IRS filings and grant reporting requirements. As part of this, prepare and file 990s, 1099s, and grant financial reports.
• Reconcile and pay monthly, quarterly, and annual state taxes.

• Oversee and process payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Process 401(k) and HSA contributions each pay period.

• Oversee and refine the organizational budgeting process, in collaboration with the VP of Finance and Operations.
• Prepare monthly and annual budgets using department and class structures, and import budgets into Net Suite; assist program and department leaders with budget planning, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Partner with the VP of Finance and Operations and leadership to align financial strategy with organizational priorities.
• Lead forecasting and scenario analysis, and as part of this, monitor cash and investment balances and perform cash flow forecasting.

• 6+ years of non-profit accounting and finance experience.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
• 2+ years of experience with Net Suite; experience…