Managing Director – Accounting

Multiplier

Managing Director of Accounting overseeing financial systems and team operations at Multiplier. Leading strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance and operational integrity within the organization.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure Multiplier’s financial systems, payroll operations, and accounting practices support organizational integrity.
Lead, mentor, develop, and oversee a high-performing accounting and payroll team.
Partner across departments to integrate accounting, payroll, and financial considerations early into organizational planning and decision-making.
Provide strategic oversight for accounting and payroll functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and integrity.
Prepare quarterly organizational financial statements and present them to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
Review all incoming awards, ensuring proper coding and recording, and monitor banking activity and review reconciliations.
Lead the annual external audit and tax return preparation, liaising with external auditors, and providing necessary documentation and reports.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated ability to lead and strengthen accounting operations within a complex organization.
Proven leader with 10+ years of experience as an accounting director, controller, or similar role at a nonprofit organization.
In-depth knowledge of U.S nonprofit accounting principles, payroll operations, internal controls, policies, and best practices.
Proven track record of developing and strengthening accounting systems, policies, and practices that enhance compliance, operational effectiveness, and organizational sustainability.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team environment while modeling values-aligned leadership and equitable workplace practices.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to assess financial and operational risks.
Demonstrated ability to design, improve, and oversee accounting systems, workflows, and operational processes that support efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and strong financial management practices.
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment, managing shifting priorities and supporting organizational change with flexibility and sound judgment.
Commitment to Multiplier’s mission and values.

Benefits

Comp & perks

All employees work from home offices with occasional travel (1-2 times per year) for all-team in-person meetings.
Multiplier provides a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent medical and dental benefits, retirement savings, and generous vacation and sick leave policy.

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounting principlespayroll operationsfinancial statements preparationaudit managementtax return preparationinternal controlscompliance practicesfinancial managementoperational processesaccounting systems

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationanalytical skillsdecision-makingflexibilityjudgmentteam environment supportvalues-aligned leadership