Director, Finance

Job Title: Director, Finance (General Accounting Operations)

Location: Reston, VA (Remote First)
Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Senior Director Finance, Assistant Controller

Nacha, a 501c (6) organization, governs the ACH Network, the payment system that drives safe, smart, and fast Direct Deposits and Direct Payments with the capability to reach all U.S. bank and credit union accounts. Through collaboration, innovation, and industry leadership, Nacha develops rules and standards, provides education and accreditation programs, and delivers solutions that strengthen the payments ecosystem.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia
, Nacha is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture built on integrity, learning, and service.

Nacha is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director, Finance, to serve as a key member of the accounting team responsible for accounts payable, payroll accounting, investment and treasury accounting, inventory accounting, and related general ledger activities.

This is a hands-on role for an accounting professional who enjoys operational accounting, process improvement, internal controls, and data analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with accounting leadership and staff to ensure the accurate and timely processing of transactions, maintenance of strong internal controls, and continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, advanced Excel skills, experience with accounting systems, and a practical approach to problem-solving in a collaborative environment.

• Serve as a key contributor in the administration of the accounts payable cycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice review and coding, approval workflow administration, payment processing, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with established policies and internal controls.
• Maintain vendor records, sales tax documentation, and supporting files to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Assist in resolving vendor inquiries and payment exceptions while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Support employee expense reimbursement and corporate card accounting processes.
• Assist in the ongoing improvement of accounts payable workflows, controls, and system functionality.

• Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll-related accounting entries and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and payroll providers to support payroll processing, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain payroll accounting documentation and support audit requests related to payroll activities.

• Prepare and record monthly accounting entries related to investments and treasury activities, including interest income, investment fees, and realized and unrealized gains and losses.
• Reconcile investment and cash management activity to custodial and brokerage statements.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting, audit requests, and month-end close activities.
• Assist with treasury reporting, cash forecasting, and related reconciliations.

• Maintain inventory accounting records and supporting schedules related to publications and other inventory assets.
• Prepare inventory reconciliations and journal entries related to inventory activity and valuation.
• Calculate and record cost of goods sold and related accounting entries.
• Coordinate periodic inventory reviews and support audit requests related to inventory balances and activity.
• Assist with the analysis and reporting of inventory trends, usage, and valuation.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls related to accounts payable, payroll, investments, inventory, and general accounting processes.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of accounting procedures and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and enhanced reporting.
• Support internal and external audits through the preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting technologies and business…