Director of Accounting

Baton Rouge Area Foundation; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Director of Accounting to oversee accounts payable, grants administration support, and internal controls.

You will supervise the accounting team, manage daily operations, reconcile investments, and drive system upgrades with a hybrid schedule (in-office Mon–Thu, remote Fri). Multi-faceted role focusing on accuracy and controls.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting practices.
• Ability to manage accounts payable, grants, and reporting.
• Experience with financial controls and audits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Accountant, Gift Administrator, and Grant Administrator.
• Oversee accounts payable recording and invoice payments.
• Post grants and prepare related checks.
• Manage electronic payment processes for grants and AP.
• Reconcile investment allocations and provide donor reporting.
• Prepare monthly investment statements and accounting adjustments.
• Lead quarterly allocations, Foundation fees, and donor statements.
• Assist in recording activity and financial statements for supporting organizations.
• Oversee internal controls with VP of Finance and evolve processes.
• Support cleanup and prep of iPhi for new accounting system.
• Handle special projects as assigned by VP of Finance.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Accounting & cash management

Timely reporting

Procedures documentation

Confidential information handling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

iPhi

Job description

Created in 1964, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation is among the largest community foundations in the country. We are working to build a thriving and resilient future for all in Baton Rouge and beyond. Our team delivers on this vision through the following key activities:

• Catalyzing change and positive opportunity in our community
• The Foundation leads civic projects with annual support from our members. This work seeks to address the most pressing barriers to opportunity and is guided by data and community need.
• Fostering a strong philanthropic environment
• We believe philanthropy is for everyone. The Foundation supports philanthropists at every stage of their journey of giving - providing education, counsel, and tools to help them support nonprofits and the community at large with their time, knowledge, and resources.
• Empowering changemakers and nonprofits
• The Center for Nonprofit Excellence provides strategic and technical support to nonprofit organizations. We build relationships with and between nonprofits in our area, connect organizations to funding opportunities, offer consulting services for fundraising and planning, and lead educational fellowships.

Job Description

The Director of Accounting reports to the Vice President of Finance of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and is responsible for overseeing accounts payable, grants administration support, and internal controls.

Core job responsibilities

• Supervises and supports the Accountant, Gift Administrator, and Grant Administrator, providing direction, assigning tasks, and ensuring daily operations run efficiently
• Oversee the recording of accounts payable and preparation of checks for payment of invoices
• Assist in the posting of grants and preparation of checks
• Manage the electronic payment process for grants and accounts payable
• Oversee daily reconciliation of investment allocations to provide donors with near-time investment reporting
• Reconcile monthly investment statements and assist with other necessary monthly accounting adjustments
• Assume primary responsibility for the quarterly adjustments necessary to complete the allocation process, charge Foundation fees, and release "Total Return" spending amounts; prepare quarterly donor statements
• Assist in recording activity and preparation of financial statements for supporting organizations as needed
• Oversee internal control procedures in partnership with the VP of Finance; ensure controls remain strong as processes evolve
• Support the cleanup and preparation of iPhi for the conversion to a new accounting system.
• Work on special projects or tasks assigned by the Vice President of Finance

Required Competencies and Characteristics

• A proficiency in nonprofit accounting;
• The skill to manage accounting and cash management functions;
• The ability to produce timely and accurate accounting reports;
• The capability to implement and document accounting procedures;
• The ability to preserve confidential information
• A command of organizational, communication, and analytical skills;
• The possession of a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and flexibility;

This is a hybrid position, in the office Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays. The salary range is $90,000 to $100,000.