Director of Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to provide senior financial leadership for a nonprofit organization in Newport News, Virginia. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a proven leader who can strengthen accounting operations, guide financial reporting, and support sound decision-making across the organization. The position will oversee core finance functions, promote strong internal controls, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the accounting function by establishing effective policies, procedures, and financial practices that support accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Direct month-end and annual close activities, ensuring timely preparation of financial statements, audit support, and other key reporting deliverables.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks across departments and address financial governance issues through corrective action and ongoing oversight.
• Oversee debt-related activities, including bond financing coordination, external stakeholder communication, and alignment with governing regulations and organizational requirements.
• Manage senior finance personnel by driving recruitment, coaching, performance management, and career development across the team.
• Provide oversight for accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, and related operational finance processes to improve consistency and accountability.
• Monitor departmental budgets, track expenditures against approved plans, and evaluate long-term obligations such as pensions, benefits, and deferred compensation.
• Advise executive leadership on financial risk, insurance-related liabilities, and partnership arrangements that may affect the organization’s fiscal position.• At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing accounting and finance operations.
• Strong command of financial reporting, month-end close, annual reporting, and financial statement audit processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in US GAAP and the ability to apply formal accounting standards in a complex operating environment.
• Experience managing debt financing activities, including bonds and related financial analysis or reporting responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and communicate effectively with leadership, committees, and external advisors.
• Advanced technical proficiency with financial systems and tools, including Microsoft Excel; experience with Tyler Technologies Munis is preferred.
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field, with supervisory experience in finance leadership roles.
• CPA designation or active CPA candidacy is highly preferred.