Director of Accounting

The Alliance Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to oversee global project accounting and billing. This role demands over 10 years of nonprofit accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and a firm grasp of financial systems like Costpoint. You will lead a distributed finance team and partner with global entities, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in donor-funded projects. This full-time position offers medical and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan and paid leave benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in nonprofit/NGO accounting required.
• Must have strong communication skills and executive presence.
• Experience supporting international projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue, billing, and project accounting functions.
• Oversee financial system administration and process improvements.
• Manage and mentor a distributed finance team.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting expertise

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

This range is provided by The Alliance Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Director at The Alliance Group providing 10+ years of accounting and finance industry expertise!

A leading nonprofit with programs both domestic and abroad is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to oversee global project accounting and billing.

The Opportunity

• Lead revenue, billing, and project accounting functions
• Oversee financial system administration and process improvements
• Partner with global teams
• Drive accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across complex donor-funded projects
• Manage and mentor a distributed finance team
• High visibility with senior leadership and program stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in nonprofit/NGO accounting
• Costpoint experience strongly preferred
• Background supporting international projects or regional offices
• Strong communication skills and executive presence
• Ability to lead with firmness, clarity, and cultural sensitivity

If you have nonprofit accounting expertise and are energized by improving systems, processes, and global finance operations, please reach out directly for confidential consideration.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Non-profit Organizations and International Trade and Development

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave