Director of Accounting & Finance

Proven Recruiting; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,500 - 159,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Direct influence on team structure

Board-level exposure

Job summary

A mission-driven nonprofit organization in Saint Paul is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and oversee the financial reporting cycle. This role includes mentoring a small team, managing the transition to a new financial system (Sage Intacct), and presenting financial insights to leadership. The position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range of approximately $145,000, with exposure to board-level financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Prior nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with financial system implementation is a plus.
• Ability to interact with leadership and present financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small accounting team.
• Oversee full financial reporting cycle.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Support delegation of responsibilities within the finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Great Plains

Job description

Accounting Manager

If you crave an opportunity to lead, execute, and improve core accounting operations while working with a mission-driven, collaborative nonprofit team, then read on. This position is a key member of a finance organization undergoing meaningful process and system transformation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small accounting team, serving as both a people leader and hands‑on contributor.
• Oversee GL accounting and full financial reporting cycle, including month‑end close, AR/AP, payroll, and intercompany activity across nine entities.
• Coordinate annual audit and tax activities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Prepare board materials and present financials quarterly, taking this responsibility off the VP’s plate.
• Support delegation of responsibilities and structure within an evolving finance team.
• Lead the transition from Great Plains to Sage Intacct and drive process improvement throughout the organization.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Prior nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
• A manager who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and executing day‑to‑day work.
• Experienced with or excited to lead a financial system implementation (Sage Intacct experience a plus).
• Adaptable, process‑improvement minded, and confident driving change.
• A strong communicator who can interact with leadership and present financial insights.

Benefits

• People leadership role with direct influence on team structure, workload, and process improvements.
• Opportunity to lead a major system implementation (Sage Intacct).
• Board‑level exposure through preparing and presenting financial reports.
• Hybrid flexibility (only 2 days in office!) with a supportive, collaborative leadership team.
• Nonprofit mission‑driven environment with direct impact across a multi‑state region.

Compensation

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and geographic location. The expected range for this role is around $145,000 base salary, with potential flexibility pending leadership approval. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting