<p>A prestigious, mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a <strong>Accounting Director</strong> to join its finance leadership team. This highly visible position serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership and plays a key role in financial reporting, investment and endowment accounting, audit support, budgeting, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives.</p><p>This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a background in <strong>public accounting, nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, or endowment accounting</strong> who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with financial analysis, leadership, and business partnership.</p><p>The organization offers an exceptional culture, strong work-life balance, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to support a mission that has a meaningful and lasting impact. If you are interested in learning more by having a confidential conversation about this or any Robert Half role, please<strong> email Jim Meade at Robert Half</strong> right away.</p><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</p><ul><li>Highly visible role with significant interaction with senior leadership</li><li>Opportunity to lead strategic finance and accounting initiatives</li><li>Strong emphasis on professional development and career growth</li><li>Excellent benefits package including retirement plan contribution and generous PTO</li><li>Mission-driven organization with strong employee retention</li><li>Exposure to endowment, investment, nonprofit, and fund accounting</li><li>Collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and innovation</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Financial Reporting & Analysis</p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze financial reports, dashboards, board materials, and management reporting packages</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning initiatives</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to leadership</li><li>Assist with preparation and review of financial statements and supporting schedules</li></ul><p>Investment & Endowment Accounting</p><ul><li>Oversee investment and endowment accounting analysis, reconciliations, and reporting</li><li>Monitor investment activity, gains and losses, income recognition, and related reporting requirements</li><li>Coordinate with investment advisors, custodians, auditors, and external consultants</li></ul><p>Audit, Tax & Compliance</p><ul><li>Support annual audits and preparation of audit schedules</li><li>Assist with Form 990 and other compliance-related reporting</li><li>Research accounting issues and assist with documenting accounting conclusions and recommendations</li><li>Help ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards</li></ul><p>Leadership & Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Lead and support financial system enhancements, reporting improvements, and strategic finance initiatives</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve workflows, controls, automation, and reporting efficiency</li><li>Develop policies, procedures, training materials, and documentation</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop finance staff</li></ul><p>Business Partnership</p><ul><li>Partner with departments throughout the organization to provide financial guidance and support</li><li>Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders</li></ul>