Director of Accounting

Job DescriptionJob Description This Director of Accounting role sits at the center of a mission-driven organization where financial leadership directly enables operational stability, long-term stewardship, and service impact. You won't just oversee accounting-you'll shape how resources are managed, protected, and deployed across multiple entities. Our client operates in a complex environment spanning nonprofit, healthcare, and religious organizations. If you are a finance leader who brings both technical rigor and a values-driven leadership style-and you're motivated by purpose as much as performance-this role offers meaningful influence. This organization is a long-established, faith-based nonprofit overseeing multiple corporations and apostolic centers. Leadership values humility, accountability, and individuals who show up fully-professionally and personally-in how they lead and collaborate. In this role, you will... Lead financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with organizational mission Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning in partnership with operational and ministry leaders Oversee full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting Own audit processes and external auditor relationships, driving clean audits and strong internal controls Guide and develop the accounting team, setting expectations for ownership, follow-through, and continuous improvement Partner with leadership on capital planning, funding strategies, and financial decision-making across apostolic centers Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit regulations, and healthcare reporting requirements (including cost reports and regulatory filings) What we're looking for Strong command of GAAP and fund accounting (restricted vs. unrestricted funds) Experience overseeing audits, financial reporting, and internal controls Background managing accounting teams and driving accountability across functions Exposure to healthcare financial reporting or similarly regulated environments Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA preferred 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally in nonprofit or multi-entity environments If you're a finance leader who combines technical depth with humility, ownership, and purpose-we welcome a confidential conversation to explore alignment.