Director of Accounting

The Family Place; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family Place in Dallas, TX seeks a Director of Accounting to partner with the CFO and lead daily financial operations. You will manage a team of four accounting professionals, ensure timely GAAP-compliant reporting, and oversee general ledger, month-end and year-end closes, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls to protect the organization’s resources.

This role supports budgeting, analyses, and strategic initiatives for a nonprofit focused on survivors of domestic violence.

Qualifications

• GAAP-compliant financial reporting and month-end close.
• Supervise a four-person accounting team and develop staff.
• Coordinate audits and Form 990 filings for a nonprofit.
• Budgeting, financial analysis, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger, month-end and year-end closes.
• Coordinate balance sheet reconciliations and data integrity.
• Lead revenue and expense team; prepare evaluations and goals.
• Assist CFO with audits, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Drive workflow improvements and best practices.
• Create strong cross-department relationships around finances.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Internal controls

Job description

OUR MISSION

The Family Place empowers survivors of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling, and skills that create independence while building community engagement and advocating for social change to stop family violence.

Position Summary

In this position as Director of Accounting, you will partner with the Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial operations to ensure The Family Place can deliver life-saving services with fiscal integrity and sustainability. You'll manage day-to-day accounting functions, supervise a team of four accounting professionals, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making and maximizes organizational effectiveness. You will also oversee general ledger operations, month-end and year-end closes, balance sheet reconciliations, and GAAP compliance while maintaining strong internal controls and data integrity. Make a lasting impact by partnering with the CFO on special projects, process improvements, and strategic initiatives that strengthen fiscal responsibility across the organization. If you're a detail-oriented accounting leader who wants your financial expertise to protect mission-critical resources, values building strong teams and collaborative relationships, and thrives in a nonprofit environment where sound fiscal management directly enables services for survivors of domestic violence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for all entities in compliance with GAAP standards.
• Perform general ledger and month-end close functions; conduct GAAP research as needed.
• Prepare and monitor financial reporting for internal and external use.
• Coordinate balance sheet reconciliations; review reports and ensure timely corrections with data integrity and internal controls.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, supervise, and manage revenue and expense team members (staff of four).
• Prepare performance evaluations and set goals aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide professional development and support to build a high-performing accounting team.

Partnership with CFO

• Establish departmental goals and objectives annually.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support filing of Form 990 tax reports.
• Assist in preparing organizational budgets and developing budget recommendations.
• Prepare thorough and accurate analyses and presentations of financial results.

Operations & Strategic Support

• Support the CFO with special projects and day-to-day operations of the accounting department.
• Lead workflow process improvements and implement accounting best practices.
• Work with stakeholders to facilitate financial understanding and promote fiscal responsibility.
• Create strong relationships and resolve financial issues across departments.

Other Duties

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.