Director of Nonprofit Finance Reporting

Job Title: Director, Nonprofit Finance Reporting

Department: Partner Solutions Finance

Location: Hybrid, based in Washington, DC, or Durham, NC preferably; or Remote in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, or Virginia

Today’s societal challenges are more complex, interconnected, and urgent than ever. Sunflower Services is comprised of over 240 professionals with deep expertise in the philanthropic sector. We provide support services to fiscal sponsors and intermediaries—and their hundreds of mission-driven projects—that are creating meaningful change. We welcome jobseekers who are motivated by results and driven by impact.

Sunflower Services is an independent, nonprofit-owned Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to providing operational excellence to nonprofit and social impact organizations. Sunflower delivers integrated solutions in finance, HR, grants management, compliance, and other administrative areas, helping mission-driven organizations and changemakers focus on what matters most: their impact.

The Director of Nonprofit Finance Reporting will lead the financial reporting function for the Partner Solutions Finance Team to ensure efficient and accurate capture of non‑profit activities for 200+ projects across 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) entities. This Director role will be responsible for managing month‑end close and project reporting, quarterly financial statements, board reports, and annual audits of the non‑profit funds. This role requires strong technical knowledge of non‑profit Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the ability to manage multiple projects across a variety of stakeholders, and a solutions orientation.

• Oversee monthly close activities to enable the timely and accurate issuance of financial statements to 200+ fiscally sponsored projects
• Manage and oversee the General Ledger reconciliation process ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of recognized discrepancies
• Lead the annual audit process which includes working with external auditors, preparing and reviewing support schedules, and ensuring the accuracy of financial statements
• Participate in the design, build, and implementation of a new accounting system and financial reporting solution
• Address complex client service and financial reporting needs and resolve problems by investigating and proposing solutions that meet project requirements, non‑profit GAAP, and entity policy
• Research and draft memos justifying the accounting treatment of unique financial transactions

• Lead and consult on internal finance team projects and cross‑team initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
• Develop and monitor financial reporting operational policies
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight in the areas of non‑profit financial reporting, accrual accounting, and other aspects of technical accounting capture of operational activities
• Stay informed of changes in non‑profit and financial reporting requirements to ensure GAAP compliance
• Hold trainings and implement solutions to address needs
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback within the financial reporting service group and across the finance team; utilizing company‑sanctioned practices and programs
• Partner with other Finance Directors and Senior Directors to lead the Partner Solutions Finance Team

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting required
• CPA preferred
• Seven or more years of relevant professional experience in public accounting or a complex large‑scale non‑profit organization
• Three or more years’ experience in managing a team of accountants operating across varied work streams
• Proficiency in accounting system workflows, Microsoft Excel, and PowerBI
• Transaction‑level understanding of non‑profit GAAP and entity‑level understanding of non‑profit financial reporting
• Excellence in analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Solutions orientation that builds trust in partnerships within and across teams

The salary range for this position is $110,000 -…