Director Finance and Accounting

Detroit Regional Chamber; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 108.000 - 132.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) with match

PTO and holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Hybrid work

Zusammenfassung

Detroit Regional Chamber in Detroit, MI is seeking a Director, Finance and Accounting to lead day-to-day accounting and supervise staff. The role ensures timely financial reporting, budgeting, and audits in a nonprofit setting.

This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment, a competitive salary of $120,000 annually, and robust benefits including health, dental, vision, a safe harbor 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must hold a degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills are required.
• Experience with month-end close, budgeting and audits is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Supervise accounting staff and review work.
• Coordinate monthly and year-end close processes and reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, projections, and grant-related activities.
• Support process improvements and staff development.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Planning and organization

Deadline management

Communication

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Jobbeschreibung

Detroit Regional Chamber in Detroit, MI is looking to hire a full-time Director, Finance and Accounting to manage the day-to-day accounting operations. Do you have excellent planning, organization and deadline management skills? Are you a critical thinker and practical problem solver? Do you want to work for a nonprofit that offers growth opportunities and hybrid work environment? If so, please read on.

This position earns a competitive salary of $120,000 a year. We provide great benefits, including health, dental, vision, a safe harbor 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. Additionally, we offer business mileage reimbursement and a hybrid work environment that allows you to work from home.

ABOUT DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER

Detroit Regional Chamber has been in business for over a century and is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. As the voice of business in the Southeast Michigan region, our mission is to create a business-friendly climate and valuable experiences for members. We lead a robust economic development strategy and meet with some of Michigan's most influential audiences at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Our nonprofit seeks to help local businesses thrive, and our employees are the best at helping us to reach that goal.

The Detroit Regional Chamber was named as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace six years! In addition to an inclusive work environment, competitive wages, a diverse benefits package, and a wide array of professional development opportunities, our employees work in the heart of downtown Detroit and play an active role in the resurgence of this great region.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Finance and Accounting is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the Detroit Regional Chamber and supervising accounting staff. The position supports the accurate, timely, and consistent completion of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, projection, audit, and grant-related activities. The Director reviews staff work, coordinates workloads and deadlines, maintains appropriate controls and documentation, and helps improve accounting processes. The role also supports staff development, cross-training, and continuity within the accounting department.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Progressive accounting and finance experience, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Experience coordinating budgets, forecasts, projections, audits, or other recurring financial processes.
• Experience supervising, reviewing, coaching, or developing staff.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and appropriate documentation.

RESPONSIBLITIES FOR A DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

• Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting - manage the day-to-day accounting activities and coordinate monthly and year-end close processes, review accounting work and prepare confidential accounting activities.
• Budgeting, Projections and Management Reporting - coordinate the annual budget and monthly projection processes, review assumptions and variances and prepare financial information.
• Audit, Grants and Compliance - coordinate external audit activities and review grant financial reports.
• Staff Supervision, Controls and Process Improvements - supervise accounting staff, monitor internal controls and identify practical improvements involving workflow.
• Department Support - provide day-to-day coverage in absence of leadership and support finance department projects.

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

This position is full-time and typically works Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Hybrid work from home on Monday and Friday, in office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

The Detroit Regional Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: 48226