Director of Accounting

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus (external candidates)

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

403(b) Plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Homebuyer Assistance

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County seeks a Director of Accounting to lead day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain compliance with funding requirements. You will partner with the Vice President of Finance and supervise a finance team to support audits and fiscal reviews.

Responsibilities include managing complex transactions, budgeting support, and improving financial controls and processes to enhance organizational performance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of accounting functions and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and funding requirements and support audits.
• Supervise finance staff and develop the capabilities of the accounting team.
• Manage complex accounting transactions including restricted revenue and net assets.
• Assist VP of Finance with budgets and financial planning and participate in audits and fiscal reviews.
• Improve internal controls and financial processes for efficiency and risk mitigation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or certification preferred in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Director of Accounting

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time

Service Term: Permanent

Program/Department: Finance

Location: 601 S. Queen St., Lancaster, PA

Reports to: Vice President of Finance

Number Supervised: 5 functional roles

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Review and analyze monthly financial statements for accuracy, trends, and unusual transactions.
• Identify and communicate significant financial variances, risks, and concerns.
• Assist in maintaining the integrity of financial data used for organizational reporting and decision-making.
• Accounting Operations and Reconciliations
• Manage complex accounting transactions, including restricted revenue, deferred revenue, and net assets released from restriction.
• Reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and other schedules on a quarterly basis. Reconcile monthly bank statements.
• Support accurate accounting processes and internal controls throughout the organization.
• Budget, Audit, and Financial Compliance Support
• Assist the Vice President of Finance with the development of organizational budgets.
• Lead financial, deferred compensation, and health and welfare audit engagements. Provide financial expertise and support during fiscal reviews and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), funding requirements, and internal financial policies.
• Risk Management and Process Improvement
• Monitor and mitigate financial risks identified through audits and internal reviews.
• Implement operational processes that support organizational strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing system enhancements that improve financial operations.
• Leadership and Team Development
• Provide direct supervision of accounting and finance support staff, including the Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable Manager, Payroll staff, Purchasing staff, and Fiscal Assistant.
• Deliver ongoing coaching, training, and development opportunities to finance personnel.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-service-oriented, and accountable work environment.
• Promote continuous improvement and professional growth within the finance team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Benefits

We value our team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer a strong purpose with compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered:

• Sign-on Bonus, only available for external candidates
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
• Generous number of PTO Days banked per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

Statement of Commitment to Accountability

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County is committed to providing and maintaining a culture of accountability at every site, every day, and in every word, action, and program delivered by each employee.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, citizenship, veteran status or genetic information.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

As an employer, CAP complies with the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and follows the applicable procedures ensuring employees are provided with the rights, protections, and reasonable accommodation required by law.