Director of Accounting – Finance

Main Street America

Director of Accounting & Finance leading accounting, budgeting, grants, audits, and financial systems for Main Street America’s nonprofit community-development network.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including GAAP compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant accounting. Proven ability to lead finance teams, implement financial systems, and enhance operational processes while maintaining strong internal controls.

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GAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingBudgeting and Financial ForecastingGrant ManagementLeadership in Financial Operations

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Hard Skills

Accounting OperationsMonth-End and Year-End CloseFinancial AnalysisInternal ControlsCash Flow ManagementFinancial Statement AuditsProcess ImprovementFinancial Policies and ProceduresVariance AnalysisGrant Accounting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

SageSalesforceAsanaFinancial SystemsTreasury Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMA

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingGovernmental AccountingFund AccountingComplianceFinancial Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department
Provide leadership, direction, and performance management for finance staff
Establish departmental priorities, standardized processes, expectations, and accountability measures
Direct accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and other core functions
Develop, implement, and maintain GAAP-compliant accounting policies, procedures, and documentation
Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and analyses
Support annual budgeting and financial forecasting, including budget models, submissions, and variance analysis
Monitor organizational cash flow, liquidity, and cash needs
Manage grant accounting, including restricted fund tracking, billing, reporting, reimbursements, and compliance
Support banking relationships, treasury activities, and financial management responsibilities
Coordinate annual financial statement audit activities and auditor requests
Assist with tax filings and required financial reporting
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial policies
Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions
Implement financial systems, reporting, workflow, and cross-functional process improvements
Collaborate with Operations and IT on financial system enhancements and integrations
Maintain organized financial records, documentation, and shared resources
Partner with department leaders and senior leadership on budgeting, financial planning, and decision-making
Build relationships with auditors, financial institutions, vendors, funding partners, and other stakeholders
Communicate financial information to financial and nonfinancial audiences
Escalate significant financial, operational, compliance, and risk-related matters to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or financial management
At least three (3) years in a leadership or supervisory role
Experience leading month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls
Experience leading financial systems implementations, reporting enhancements, or process improvement initiatives
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience coordinating financial statement audits
Understanding of nonprofit and/or governmental accounting, fund accounting, grant management, financial reporting, and compliance
Experience managing grant-funded programs, including reporting, billing, compliance, and reimbursements
Experience supporting procurement and contract management processes
Experience with budgeting, financial planning, cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, and financial analysis
Ability to evaluate financial operations and implement improvements
Ability to lead, organize, prioritize, and manage information effectively
Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strategic thinking about systems, operations, processes, and workflows
Ability to learn and use new software, technology, and financial systems
CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification is nice to have
Project management experience is nice to have
Previous experience with Sage, Salesforce, Asana, or comparable software is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary range of $110,000 - $115,000 annually
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Generous paid time off, including more than 25 holidays annually
Flexible 35-hour workweek
"Rejuvenation Weeks" for focus and planning
Retirement plan contributions
Pre-tax 403(b) plan option
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Balance, growth, and inclusivity prioritized
Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work remotely