Director of Accounting

Recruiter - Accounting & Professional Services Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contract Director of Accounting with a non-profit accounting background to provide interim leadership during a critical period. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure compliance with non-profit financial reporting standards, and support leadership with accurate, timely financial information.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, adaptable, and comfortable stepping into an established environment to quickly stabilize and improve accounting processes.

$50.00/hr - $100.00/hr

• Lead all core accounting functions including general ledger, month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close
• Review and approve financial statements and internal reports

• Ensure compliance with GAAP for non‑profits
  , including fund accounting and net asset classifications
• Oversee grant and donor‑restricted fund accounting
• Support preparation of Form 990 and other regulatory filings (as applicable)
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit deliverables

• Provide interim leadership to the accounting team; mentor and support staff as needed
• Assess current processes and recommend practical, short‑term improvements
• Serve as a trusted partner to finance leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders

• Review accounting systems and workflows for efficiency and accuracy
• Assist with system clean‑up, documentation, or transitions (if applicable)
• Ensure internal controls are functioning effectively during the contract period

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership in a non‑profit organization
• Strong knowledge of non‑profit GAAP, fund accounting, and restricted/unrestricted reporting
• Proven experience managing month‑end close and financial reporting
• Experience working with auditors and regulatory requirements
• Ability to be hands‑on and operate independently in a contract role

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience stepping into interim or contract leadership roles
• Familiarity with common non‑profit accounting systems (e.g., Blackbaud, Sage Intacct, Net Suite, etc.)

• Director

• Contract

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries:
  Staffing and Recruiting, Accounting, and Non‑profit Organizations