Director of Accounting

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County seeks a Director of Accounting to lead day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain compliance with funding requirements. The role partners with the Vice President of Finance to uphold data integrity and system effectiveness.

A Bachelor's degree and supervisory experience are preferred. The Director will supervise finance staff, support budgets and audits, and drive process improvements to strengthen internal controls

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise.
• Ability to analyze statements and communicate variances.
• Experience with restricted and net assets accounting.
• Supervisory experience and staff coaching.
• Knowledge of regulatory funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Lead accounting functions and ensure accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.
• Support audits and fiscal reviews.
• Supervise finance staff.
• Partner with VP of Finance on financial strategy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial statement analysis

Restricted revenue accounting

Budgeting and audits

Leadership and supervision

Workflow improvement

Internal controls

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related certification

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.