Position Overview

The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing the Accounting Department, and for implementing financial policies, procedures and financial reporting. Additionally, the Director is responsible for, managing the UNF/BWF external audits (financial, A-133, project-specific, etc.); daily review of cash position; and providing mentoring and technical support to other staff members. The Director will also be called upon to undertake ad-hoc tasks as needed and directed by the Chief Financial Officer.

This position is hybrid and is based in Washington, DC.

Essential Functions

Accounting Operations

• Ownership of monthly accounting processes including: monthly journal entry review, reconciliation review and monthly reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Review and post all general ledger accounting entries created by accounting staff and exported from any subsystems.
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Review and approve expense reports in Concur.
• Manage team of 8+ accounting staff including mentoring, development and performance management.
• Establish performance objectives and standards for the accounting team.
• Identify the positions and job content necessary to accomplish the Team’s objectives.
• Establish written goals and performance standards with each team member.
• Help each team member understand how their work contributes to the accomplishment of the Foundation’s goals and monitor their progress.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to direct reports and set developmental priorities.
• Provide verbal feedback to direct reports assessing strengths and challenging areas.
• Prepare written performance evaluations annually for direct reports identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to each team members’ job performance.
• Provide opportunities for team members to build on and/or acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities most critical to performing their jobs.
• Focus on retaining team members who perform at a “meets expectations” level or higher.
• Conduct accounting staff meetings to identify impediments to the accomplishment of the team’s goals that can be mitigated or eliminated and to recognize and build on practices that support the accounting team in reaching its goals.
• Identify accounting policy change implications and recommend strategy for implementation.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes and the development of the team with the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output.
• Documenting and monitoring internal controls to ensure compliance with internal/external requirements.
• Lead complex accounting projects and/or initiatives with other members of the finance team or with other departments.
• Collaborate effectively with departments across the organization.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Month-end Close

• Direct accounting staff on monthly close activities and review all entries.
• Provide the Chief Financial Officer with updates on monthly close process and raise any issues proactively.
• Manage the month-end close and ensure that hard numbers are available by the 15th of the subsequent month.
• Ensure that monthly bank interest, fees and dividends are recorded.
• Review all reconciliations as part of the month-end closing process.
• Prepare analysis of assigned GL accounts, as part of the month-end closing process or quarterly, as assigned. Prepare any necessary adjusting journal entries.
• Analyze and approve allocations as part of the month-end (or quarter-end) closing process.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports (Trial Balance, expense reports, accruals clearing, deferred revenue/expense accounts, etc.) for the entire organization (UNF and BWF) and/or project-specific on a monthly basis and more frequently if needed.

Year-end Close

• Provide support and prepare schedules, as needed and/or assigned, for the annual external audit (A-133, financial, project-specific, etc.).
• Provide support and prepare schedules, as needed and/or assigned, for the annual IRS Form 990.

Other

• Maintain working knowledge of the UNF agreement process (for both contracts and grants), and when to utilize the proper templates accordingly. (As applicable to the role)
• Draft and review agreements and maintain an understanding of all agreement terms and applicable flow-downs, consulting with UNF’s finance/contracts team as needed. (As applicable to the role)
• Attend training sessions provided by UNF’s contracts team to maintain and keep up to date with UNF’s current policies and procedures. (As applicable to the role)
• Maintain a strong knowledge of UNF’s Salesforce database to be able to process and track agreements, extract information and prepare reports. (As applicable to the role)
• Other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA certification in current active status required.
• At least 10 years of progressive professional experience; including5+ years as a supervising manager overseeing a team of employees and overseeing the monthly closing process.
• Experience as a nonprofit Assistant Controller or higher preferred.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to continuously identify and implement practical solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in non-profit financial management and accounting.
• Excellent teamwork and superior oral and written communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Meticulous attention to detail, excellent proofreading skills; ability to produce documents of high quality, while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving capability; exceptional critical thinking, analytical and research skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and maximum collaboration in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, creative, flexible, organized and self-motivated, with good planning and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage multiple assignments and deadlines while remaining focused is essential; display excellent judgment while operating in a flexible and professional manner; strong organizational skills; and strong follow-up/follow-through ability.
• Ability to multi-task and consistent and thorough follow-through expected.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.
• In-office presence required based on current organizational guidance.

Benefits & Compensation

For full-time, benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:

• a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
• group term and supplemental life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• health club discounts
• commuter subsidy
• back-up care
• employee assistance program

Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

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