Director of Accounting – Not-For-Profit – ContinuServe Talent Network

E Service Point; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

E Service Point in Chicago is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead financial strategy for nonprofit clients, acting as the top liaison for budgeting, reporting, and compliance. This client-facing leadership role will help organizations strengthen their financial operations and make informed decisions to support their mission and long-term success.

In this leadership capacity, you will mentor senior accountants, oversee grant accounting, and partner with clients to ensure accurate financial

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial liaison for nonprofit clients
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and executive leadership
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making
• Lead budgeting processes and monitor performance against budgets
• Oversee project accounting across multiple grants and funding sources
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit funding and reporting requirements
• Mentor and develop the accounting team
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver comprehensive financial support
• Enhance client experience through timely, proactive financial guidance

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Our Directors of Accounting serve as trusted partners to nonprofit clients, acting as the primary liaison for financial strategy, oversight, and execution. This is a client-facing leadership role where you’ll help organizations strengthen their financial operations and make informed decisions that support their mission and long-term success. If you’re passionate about nonprofit financial leadership and enjoy working closely with clients to solve complex challenges, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Here’s what you can expect in a Director of Accounting role within our team:

Key Responsibilities

Client Partnership & Financial Leadership

• Serve as the primary financial liaison for nonprofit clients
• Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders and executive leadership
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making
• Help clients navigate complex financial situations and align strategy with their goals

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Deliver accurate and timely financial statements
• Monitor financial performance and support clients in operating within budget guidelines
• Lead budgeting processes and provide ongoing financial analysis and reporting
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit funding and reporting requirements

Project & Grant Accounting

• Oversee project accounting, including tracking budgets, costs, and timelines
• Ensure accurate reporting across multiple projects and funding sources
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local grant requirements

Operational Excellence & Advisory

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, efficiency, and overall execution
• Provide best practices and guidance to strengthen client operations
• Partner with internal teams to deliver comprehensive financial support

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, including senior accountants and managers
• Provide coaching and guidance to support team performance and growth
• Foster collaboration across teams aligned to client delivery

Client Experience

• Address client concerns proactively and ensure timely resolution
• Maintain a high standard of service and client satisfaction