Accounting Director – Audit & Governance

Midwest Food Bank; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Midwest Food Bank seeks an Accounting Director – Audit & Governance to lead audit, compliance, and financial controls for a $570M nonprofit. This role ensures governance processes and accurate financial reporting to support the mission.

You will oversee external audits, internal controls, grant governance, and 401(k) reviews, while collaborating with leadership and program teams. A CPA and GAAP expertise are valued, along with integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years relevant work experience; 3 years required, 5 years desired.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with audits and external financial reporting (including 990).
• Excellent communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external financial audits and annual 990 tax return.
• Administer internal audits on grants, inventory, contributions, and restricted funds.
• Oversee grant governance, training, and compliance at operational level.
• Manage inventory processes including receiving, storing and distributing.
• Prepare quarterly dashboards and reports for leadership.
• Serve as back-up for Payroll and collaborate on accounting projects.

Skills

Audit leadership

Financial controls

Governance

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Office 365

Salesforce

Sage Intacct

Egnyte

Job description

Description

Numbers with Purpose. Integrity at the Core.

Midwest Food Bank is seeking an Accounting Director – Audit & Governance to provide leadership in audit, compliance, financial controls, and governance. We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-driven professional who values integrity, teamwork, and excellent stewardship and wants to use their expertise to support a mission that serves those in need.

Pay starting at

$90,000 Annually

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

Summary & Mission Statement

Midwest Food Bank (MFB) is a $570M non-profit organization with ten divisions in the U.S. and two operations internationally. MFB operates with $96M in assets and an annual organizational operating budget of $21M to distribute over $548M in food and disaster relief boxes to 2,400 agencies.

As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank, NFP to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition; and providing disaster relief. Our vision is to serve those in need with excellence; providing physical and spiritual nourishment.

Job Role Purpose & Summary

The Accounting Director – Audit & Governance is responsible for overseeing all audit and governance functions of the organization, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax and accounting regulations.

Essential Functions

• Manage and oversee external financial audits and financial reporting, including annual 990 tax return.
• Administer and perform routine internal audits on financial accounts and controls such as grants, inventory, contributions, restricted funds, etc.
• Oversee grant recordkeeping and governance, ensuring accuracy, training, and compliance at the operational level.
• Administer annual workman’s compensation audit.
• Manage and oversee the processes that support the inventory system including receiving, storing and distributing inventory. Lead and conduct inventory pricing and monitoring.
• Manage banking relationships and accounts, insurance coverage and annual renewals, state registration and compliance, and financial accreditations.
• Conduct annual investment and 401(k) reviews.
• Analyze, create, and review policies and procedures; manage the corporate file center.
• Prepare quarterly dashboard and reports, as requested.
• Responsible for accounting for building/capital projects.
• Prepare, review, and process 1099s.
• Serve as back-up for Payroll.
• Work with Accounting Director – Accounting & Budgeting, record journal entries, collaborate on projects, etc.
• Additional responsibilities may include assistance with accounting and budgeting such as accounting processes, reporting, preparing dashboards and budget documents, fixed assets, invoicing, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

• Model MFB’s five core values of: Serving Those in Need, Empowering Volunteers, Embracing Our Communities, Working with Integrity, and Executing Through Teamwork.
• Foster a Christ-centered culture; develop positive relationships and appreciation for volunteers, employees, partner agencies, and community and business contacts.
• Ensure compliance with all MFB policies, procedures, and rules and with all contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and relevant laws.
• Recruit, identify, train, and continue to nurture volunteers in support of job role.
• Network with peers locally and nationally and across the MFB organization.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-years relevant work experience, 5-years desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field desired. Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Thorough understanding of accounting and GAAP principles and procedures.
• Experience in a broad range of accounting functions for a mid-size business.
• Performs tasks with integrity and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to create a team-oriented environment and achieving results through others.
• Proven initiative, problem-solving, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent professional communications, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to use technology or learn computer skills, such as Office 365, Salesforce, Sage Intacct, Egnyte.
• Willingness to participate in training that may include development of professional skills, education on MFB’s policies and procedures, and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Work Environment

• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an office setting; periods of movement in a warehouse setting.
• Minimal in-state and out-of-state travel as needed; infrequent evening and weekend obligations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job role. Midwest Food Bank, NFP reserves the right to modify activities, duties, and responsibilities at any time with or without notice.