Director of Accounting

Catena Solutions; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k benefits

Job summary

A leading non-profit association is seeking a Director of Accounting to enhance accounting operations. Responsibilities include reviewing policies, evaluating internal controls, and recommending efficiency improvements. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounting, extensive non-profit experience, and strong knowledge of GAAP. This is a hybrid role with competitive benefits, including health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with director-level leadership in finance/accounting.
• Extensive non-profit finance experience, including grant management and fund accounting.
• Proven ability to evaluate and improve accounting systems and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of accounting policies and workflows.
• Evaluate internal controls and compliance with financial standards.
• Identify areas of inefficiency within financial operations.

Skills

10+ years of progressive accounting experience

Strong knowledge of GAAP for non-profits

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in change management

Education

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Navision

NetSuite

QuickBooks Non-Profit

Job description

Director of Accounting (Non-Profit Association)

Location: Hybrid

Type: Direct Hire

A leading non‑profit association is seeking a Director of Accounting to evaluate and enhance its accounting operations. The Director of Accounting will assess current processes, employee skill sets, and financial systems to provide strategic recommendations for improved efficiency, automation, and best practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Evaluate internal controls and compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Identify areas of inefficiency, redundancy, and risk within financial operations.
• Assess the capabilities and roles of current accounting staff.
• Identify skill gaps and training needs to optimize team performance.
• Recommend organizational structure improvements for accounting functions.
• Develop a roadmap for process enhancements, including workflow optimization and automation opportunities.
• Assess the current accounting system and recommend upgrades, new tools, or ERP solutions.
• Suggest and help implement best practices for reporting, reconciliations, and financial close.
• Provide a detailed action plan for financial process transformation.
• Recommend automation solutions to streamline financial reporting and transaction processing.
• Offer guidance on change management strategies to ensure a smooth transition to new systems and procedures.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with director‑level leadership in finance/accounting.
• Extensive non‑profit finance experience, including grant management, fund accounting, and compliance.
• Proven ability to evaluate and improve accounting systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP for non‑profits, financial reporting, and ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience in change management, staff training, and process automation.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Hands‑on experience with non‑profit accounting software (e.g., Navision, Great Plains, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Non‑Profit, or Blackbaud Financial Edge).
• Prior experience leading finance transformation projects.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification preferred.
• This is a high‑impact role for a strategic, hands‑on accounting leader who can drive efficiency, system improvements, and process enhancements within a mission‑driven non‑profit organization.

Benefits

Full‑time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Advanced Group, our commitment to diversity and inclusion in every part of our organization is crucial to fulfilling our mission and demonstrating our REAL values. Advanced Group is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Advanced Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].