Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting
Full Time Direct Hire
Salary Target is ~150-170k
San Diego, CA 92121 (Miramar) – fully onsite

Required:

• Strong US GAAP Accounting with track record of increasing responsibility
• Nonprofit Accounting, Uniform Guidance, and Grants Management experience
• Team Management and Development
• Netsuite or other enterprise Accounting Software (SAP, Sage, etc.)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ability to perform V-lookups, pivot tables, and other complex formulas)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field

Nice to Have:

• CPA

Soft Skills / Ability to:

• Strategic Thought Leader, able to significantly contribute at an Executive Level
• Strong team Leadership, Management, and Development
• Growth Oriented
• Strong interest in making a difference and aligned with organization mission
• Work well in a fast-paced environment utilizing initiative, good judgment, flexibility and high energy
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment with areas of responsibility
• Work independently and set priorities for a team
• Professionally interact with volunteers, board members and donors
• Strong communication skills
• Use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned individuals
• Problem-solve using analytical and reasoning skills

Summary / Responsibilities:

The Director of Accounting oversees the accounting department and all financial operations, ensuring the integrity of financial data and compliance with regulatory and grant requirements. Reporting to the CFO, this position plays a key leadership role in supporting the CFO, Board of Directors, and organizational leadership through accurate financial tracking, reporting, and analysis. The Director is responsible for providing strategic oversight of the month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audit coordination, and grant accounting. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, lead a high-performing accounting team, and contribute financial insight to organizational planning and decision-making.

Team Leadership & Development

• Reports to the CFO. Currently reporting to this position are a Manager and under them a Staff Accountant, AP Specialist, and AR Specialist.  Looking to grow the team.
• Hire, supervise, and mentor the accounting team, including the Accounting Manager; set priorities, provide guidance, and conduct performance reviews.
• Evaluate and adjust departmental structure to optimize workflow and team capacity.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Provide strategic oversight of the month-end close process, ensuring reporting integrity and alignment with organizational objectives; partner with the Accounting Manager who leads daily execution and review of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review and interpret consolidated and program-level financial reports, comparing actuals to budget and forecast; present key financial insights to the CFO and Finance Committee to support organizational planning and decision-making.
• Monitor and forecast organizational cash flow; recommend internal fund transfers to the CFO.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the organization-wide budgeting process and forecasting strategy, guiding department leaders.
• Analyze working capital projections at both the programmatic and consolidated levels.
• Prepare and present short-term cash and expense forecasts to support strategic decision-making.

Grants & Program Accounting

• Oversee all financial compliance, tracking, and reporting for restricted grants and contracts.
• Ensure expenditures are aligned with funder restrictions and program budgets throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Collaborate with program and development teams to prepare financial reports for government, corporate, and foundation funders.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Coordinate, in partnership with CFO, the annual external audit; federal, state, and local tax returns; and respond to government or grantor audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), and nonprofit accounting standards.
• In partnership with the CFO, develop and maintain the organization’s internal controls framework and risk mitigation strategies; provide oversight of compliance practices executed by the accounting team.
• Oversee business and legal filing requirements; respond to external information and regulatory inquiries.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Partner with the Accounting Manager to streamline monthly financial workflows and document processes.
• In collaboration with CFO, identify and implement technology solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
• Maintain the fiscal year calendar, ensuring key deadlines for compliance, reporting, and audits are met.

Strategic Support & Analysis

• Support the CFO with financial analysis, modeling, and special projects.
• Participate in Finance and Audit Committee meetings to present financial trends, risks, and strategic insights.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team and contribute to organizational strategic planning by providing financial insight, long-term forecasting, and forward-thinking ideas that support sustainability and growth.

Organization:

• Well known and highly respected Non-Profit making a huge difference in the greater San Diego Area.
• Mission Statement – To provide nutritious food to people in need, advocate for the hungry, and educate the public about hunger-related issues.
• Vision Statement – To end hunger in San Diego County!

Benefits:

• Positive work environment with good work life balance
• Opportunity to make a positive impact
• Matched 403B
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA
• Strong Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program