Director, Accounting and Finance

Overview

A well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing and defending the rights of low-income immigrant communities is seeking a Director of Accounting and Finance. This role is critical for maintaining financial accuracy, accountability, and compliance within a complex regulatory environment. The organization operates with a $26 million budget across multiple entities, including 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) structures.

Responsibilities

Finance and Accounting Leadership

• Lead strategic planning and implementation of finance and accounting processes to enhance financial oversight and organizational position.
• Manage core accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely recording of revenue and expenses, disciplined month-end close, and reliable financial data.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures related to revenue, costs, program budgets, and disbursements.
• Oversee general ledger and reporting structure; produce interim and annual financial reports compliant with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for annual audits (403(b) and financial statement), tax filings (Form 990 and others), and manage state and federal tax forms, registrations, licenses, and insurance renewals.
• Oversee payroll accounting and ensure compliance with tax reporting, including employer withholding, unemployment insurance, and paid family leave taxes.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR teams to configure and maintain financial systems such as general ledger, expense management, budgeting, banking, disbursement, payroll, and timekeeping.
• Communicate financial recommendations, risks, reports, and plans to executive leadership, boards, and other stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting and finance team, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and setting clear expectations.
• Provide coaching, performance management, and support for staff growth.
• Manage external partners and vendors, including outsourced accounting support, ensuring quality and responsiveness.

Shared Organizational Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to human rights and social justice.
• Build strong working relationships across the organization, valuing diverse perspectives.
• Act with integrity, maintain confidentiality, and align actions with organizational values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, including at least 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and multi-entity structures.
• Proven leadership skills in team development, performance management, and accountability.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to handle sensitive financial matters with integrity.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating financial information for senior leaders.
• Commitment to advancing the rights of low-income immigrants and to principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 – $170,000, commensurate with experience.
• Compensation offers undergo internal equity review to ensure alignment with organizational structure.
• Benefits include employer-paid healthcare, dental and vision coverage, 403(b) with employer contributions, paid parental leave, monthly cell phone and wellness stipends, pre-tax transit, health, and childcare accounts (FSA), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and generous paid time off (15 holidays and 22 days PTO, increasing to 32 days after 2 years).
• Qualifies as a public service employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Location

• This is a primarily remote position with required travel to the organization’s office in Washington, D.C., or other locations at least quarterly.
• Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin.