Accounting Director – Audit & Governance

Description

Numbers with Purpose. Integrity at the Core.

Midwest Food Bank is seeking an Accounting Director – Audit & Governance to provide leadership in audit, compliance, financial controls, and governance. We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-driven professional who values integrity, teamwork, and excellent stewardship and wants to use their expertise to support a mission that serves those in need.

Pay starting at: $90,000 Annually

• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

Midwest Food Bank (MFB) is a $570M non-profit organization with ten divisions in the U.S. and two operations internationally. MFB operates with $96M in assets and an annual organizational operating budget of $21M to distribute over $548M in food and disaster relief boxes to 2,400 agencies.

As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank, NFP to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition; and providing disaster relief. Our vision is to serve those in need with excellence; providing physical and spiritual nourishment.

The Accounting Director – Audit & Governance is responsible for overseeing all audit and governance functions of the organization, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax and accounting regulations.

• Manage and oversee external financial audits and financial reporting, including annual 990 tax return.
• Administer and perform routine internal audits on financial accounts and controls such as grants, inventory, contributions, restricted funds, etc.
• Oversee grant recordkeeping and governance, ensuring accuracy, training, and compliance at the operational level.
• Administer annual workman’s compensation audit.
• Manage and oversee the processes that support the inventory system including receiving, storing and distributing inventory. Lead and conduct inventory pricing and monitoring.
• Manage banking relationships and accounts, insurance coverage and annual renewals, state registration and compliance, and financial accreditations.
• Conduct annual investment and 401(k) reviews.
• Analyze, create, and review policies and procedures; manage the corporate file center.
• Prepare quarterly dashboard and reports, as requested.
• Responsible for accounting for building/capital projects.
• Prepare, review, and process 1099s.
• Serve as back-up for Payroll.
• Work with Accounting Director – Accounting & Budgeting, record journal entries, collaborate on projects, etc.
• Additional responsibilities may include assistance with accounting and budgeting such as accounting processes, reporting, preparing dashboards and budget documents, fixed assets, invoicing, etc.

• Model MFB’s five core values of:
  Serving Those in Need, Empowering Volunteers, Embracing Our Communities, Working with Integrity, and Executing Through Teamwork.
• Foster a Christ-centered culture; develop positive relationships and appreciation for volunteers, employees, partner agencies, and community and business contacts.
• Ensure compliance with all MFB policies, procedures, and rules and with all contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and relevant laws.
• Recruit, identify, train, and continue to nurture volunteers in support of job role.
• Network with peers locally and nationally and across the MFB organization.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

• 3-years relevant work experience, 5-years desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field desired. Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Thorough understanding of accounting and GAAP principles and procedures.
• Experience in a broad range of accounting functions for a mid-size business.
• Performs tasks with integrity and…