Director of Accounting

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County in Lancaster, PA seeks a Director of Accounting to lead daily financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain strong internal controls.

You will supervise the accounting team, support annual audits and regulatory reviews, and collaborate with the VP of Finance to optimize processes and funding compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Ability to analyze statements, identify trends, and communicate variances, risks, and concerns.
• Experience managing restricted/nonprofit revenue, deferred revenue, and net assets.
• Experience supporting budgeting, audits, fiscal reviews, monitoring, and compliance with funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of day‑to‑day accounting functions.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits and fiscal reviews while supervising finance staff.
• Partner with Vice President of Finance to strengthen internal controls and data integrity.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Staff supervision

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Company Description

The Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAP) is dedicated to supporting long-term thriving for individuals and families by providing services and advocacy aimed at eliminating poverty. Each year, CAP serves nearly 30,000 low-income families across Lancaster County. Programs focus on child development and education, health and nutrition, household stability, and public safety and violence prevention. CAP helps community members meet essential daily needs while building pathways toward long-term financial stability. Team members contribute to mission-driven work that directly impacts local families and neighborhoods.

Job Summary:

The Director of Accounting is responsible for day-to-day operational accounting and financial responsibilities. The position provides leadership and oversight of accounting functions; ensures accurate financial reporting; maintains compliance with regulatory and funding requirements; supports audit and fiscal review activities; and supervises finance staff. The Director of Accounting serves as a key operational partner to the Vice President of Finance, ensuring the integrity of financial data and the effectiveness of financial processes.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Ability to analyze financial statements, identify trends and unusual transactions, and communicate significant variances, risks, and concerns.
• Ability to manage complex accounting transactions involving restricted revenue, deferred revenue, and net assets released from restriction.
• Demonstrated ability to support budgeting, audits, fiscal reviews, monitoring, and compliance with funding requirements and internal financial policies.
• Leadership, supervision, coaching, training, and team-development skills.
• Ability to improve workflows, strengthen internal controls, evaluate system enhancements, and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborative, accountable, and customer-service-oriented approach.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or certification preferred in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Four to six years of related experience in nonprofit financial management or accounting, with progressive responsibility.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience, including team leadership and coaching.