Director of Accounting & Finance

We’ve partnered with a mission-driven organization to identify a Director of Accounting & Finance who will step into a clear path toward the CFO role. This is a high-impact leadership position reporting initially to an Interim CFO, with direct CEO exposure and board interaction. The ideal candidate brings strong non-profit finance expertise, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is comfortable evaluating and improving systems, processes, and team structure.

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across a multi-entity organization
• Oversee accounting operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate, timely reporting
• Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and insights to executive leadership and board members
• Manage grants and fund accounting, including compliance, reporting, and allocation of funds
• Partner cross-functionally with department leaders to align financial strategy with organizational goals
• Evaluate and optimize financial systems, tools, and processes (including underutilized platforms)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements (education sector experience strongly preferred)
• Oversee audits and implement recommendations for process improvements
• Lead, develop, and scale the finance and accounting team

• Clear path to CFO with executive visibility
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy and infrastructure in a growing organization
• High-impact role supporting mission-driven initiatives
• Collaborative leadership environment with cross-functional influence

If you’re a strategic finance leader ready to step into a CFO-track role and drive meaningful impact, this is a strong opportunity to consider.