Senior Director, Finance and Accounting, Finance

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days in-office based out of our West Sacramento office and two (2) days working remotely.

Reporting to the CFO and serving as an integral member of the management team, the Senior Director, Finance and Accounting, leads and manages all areas of accounting for multiple entities, directing the work of the accounting staff. This position compiles and analyzes financial information for the Association, develops integrated revenue and expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations, and creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to ensure financial information has been recorded accurately.

The Senior Director, Finance and Accounting oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, and manages month-end and year-end close processes. The role leads budgeting and forecasting, performs reconciliation of internal accounts, and coordinates the organization's annual audits. The position relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, exercises sound judgment across a variety of complex financial and accounting tasks, and performs other duties as assigned.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Finance and Accounting division.
• Participates in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and priorities across all areas of accounting and finance; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels within policy; provides leadership to develop and maintain a high-performing team and supports ongoing staff development.
• Develops and standardizes procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting and finance programs and service delivery; monitors workload, administrative systems, and reporting relationships across the division; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends solutions to the CFO and senior management.
• Ensures the integrity of the general ledger system, including analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts (e.g., inter-company, accrual, and deferral accounts) and related journal entries.
• Manages month-end close, reviewing entries prepared by staff and other departments, and ensuring that all departments have closed.
• Assists the CFO with cash management and reporting.
• Manages payroll processing performed by the payroll specialist, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable wage and tax laws.
• Manages the processing and maintenance of fixed asset information, including depreciation.
• Prepares accounting reports for the CFO, other departments, and senior management, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and develops ad-hoc reports to support analysis.
• Assists in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Assists the CFO with the year-end audit and other audits, analyzing data and preparing work papers for auditors.
• Assists various other departments with accounting-related issues.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Reads and demonstrates an understanding and adherence to CSBA values, policies, and practices; demonstrates respect, honesty, and professionalism at all times.
• Vacation time is limited during peak periods, including but not limited to year-end close and the annual audit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with major coursework in accounting, finance, or related field with five (5) years of progressive, responsible accounting experience (including payroll).
• Four (4) years of supervisory/management experience.
• CMA certification and/or MBA preferred.
• Public Accounting experience preferred.

• Financial and operational management, including generally accepted accounting principles, financial forecasting, budgeting, payroll, staff planning and relevant laws and regulations.
• Accounting/ERP software and advanced Excel.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Internal and external auditing practices.
• Employee supervision practices, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Techniques for researching issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and presenting effective staff reports.
• Contract management principles and…