Director of Accounting

NACBA; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NACBA is seeking a Director of Finance/Accounting to oversee all accounting and finance activities, including AR/AP, cash management, and budget preparation. This exempt-salaried role reports to the Executive Director and requires strong GAAP knowledge and leadership in a nonprofit context.

The position emphasizes accuracy, English communication, and the ability to manage complex financial schedules and payroll-related filings, with responsibilities spanning budgeting and reporting for residents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; MBA/CPA preferred.
• Computer experience required.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Accuracy with figures.
• Post-employment physical exam as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with supervisor, staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim financial reports and conduct financial performance analysis.
• Maintain General Ledger and GAAP compliance.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Oversee debt service and debt-related schedules.
• Prepare payroll tax returns and other state/federal filings.
• Coordinate preparation of annual operating budgets and interim financial reports.
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules (Entrance Fees).
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to Executive Director.
• Assist as backup for daily payroll processing.
• Support staff with financial information and reporting as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Supervision & independence

Attention to accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA

CPA

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Director of Finance/Accounting

STATUS: Exempt-Salaried

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Accounting/Finance Services Director is responsible for all accounting and finance activities, including management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, finance-related statistical reporting and calculations, preparation of annual operating budgets, and preparation of all interim financial reports. All job duties are to be performed in accordance with established standards as described in the Quality Assurance Manual for the department.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Primary Job Duties:

1. 1. Responsible for critical decision-making. Must regularly exercise discretion and judgment to perform work which is intellectual and varied in character, the accomplishment of which cannot be standardized as to time.
2. 2. Provide interim financial reports and conduct financial performance analysis.
3. 3. Keep current with advances in the field of accounting.
4. 4. Must know and be able to follow generally accepted accounting principles.
5. 5. Maintain General Ledger and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP.
6. 6. Maintain and calculate deferred revenue schedules (Entrance Fees).
7. 7. Oversee debt service and maintain debt-related schedules.
8. 8. Responsible for quarterly and annual debt-related calculations and reporting.
9. 9. Prepare all payroll tax returns, state property tax returns and coordinate the preparation of the federal tax returns.
10. 10. Must be able to serve as backup and resource for daily processing of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. Bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting is required. MBA and CPA preferred.
2. 2. Computer experience required.
3. 3. Ability to work with little supervision.
4. 4. Accuracy with figures.
5. 5. Post-employment and periodic physical examination as required.
6. 6. Ability to communicate effectively in English with supervisor, staff and residents.