Director of Finance - Remote-First Operations & Controls

Nacha; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Culture of learning and development

Job summary

Nacha seeks a Director of Finance to lead core accounting operations, including AP, payroll, inventory and ledger activities. This hands-on role emphasizes controls, process improvement, and data analysis in a mission-driven nonprofit setting.

The successful candidate will partner with accounting leadership to ensure accurate transactions, robust internal controls, and timely financial reporting. Strong Excel and experience with accounting systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in accounts payable, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer accounts payable cycle: vendor onboarding, invoice processing, approvals, payments, reconciliations, month-end close.
• Ensure transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal controls.
• Maintain vendor records, tax docs, and supporting files for audit readiness.
• Assist in vendor inquiries and payment exceptions; manage relationships.
• Support payroll processing, accounting entries, and related documentation.
• Lead ongoing improvements to AP workflows, controls, and systems.

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll accounting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Sage 100

Concur

Job description

Job Title: Director, Finance (General Accounting Operations)

Location: Reston, VA (Remote First)

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Senior Director Finance, Assistant Controller

Nacha, a 501c (6) organization, governs the ACH Network, the payment system that drives safe, smart, and fast Direct Deposits and Direct Payments with the capability to reach all U.S. bank and credit union accounts. Through collaboration, innovation, and industry leadership, Nacha develops rules and standards, provides education and accreditation programs, and delivers solutions that strengthen the payments ecosystem.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia, Nacha is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture built on integrity, learning, and service.

Position Summary

Nacha is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director, Finance, to serve as a key member of the accounting team responsible for accounts payable, payroll accounting, investment and treasury accounting, inventory accounting, and related general ledger activities.

This is a hands-on role for an accounting professional who enjoys operational accounting, process improvement, internal controls, and data analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with accounting leadership and staff to ensure the accurate and timely processing of transactions, maintenance of strong internal controls, and continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, advanced Excel skills, experience with accounting systems, and a practical approach to problem-solving in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contributor in the administration of the accounts payable cycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice review and coding, approval workflow administration, payment processing, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with established policies and internal controls.
• Maintain vendor records, sales tax documentation, and supporting files to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Assist in resolving vendor inquiries and payment exceptions while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Support employee expense reimbursement and corporate card accounting processes.
• Assist in the ongoing improvement of accounts payable workflows, controls, and system functionality.

Payroll Accounting

• Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll-related accounting entries and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and payroll providers to support payroll processing, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain payroll accounting documentation and support audit requests related to payroll activities.

Investment & Treasury Accounting

• Prepare and record monthly accounting entries related to investments and treasury activities, including interest income, investment fees, and realized and unrealized gains and losses.
• Reconcile investment and cash management activity to custodial and brokerage statements.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting, audit requests, and month-end close activities.
• Assist with treasury reporting, cash forecasting, and related reconciliations.

Inventory & Publications Accounting

• Maintain inventory accounting records and supporting schedules related to publications and other inventory assets.
• Prepare inventory reconciliations and journal entries related to inventory activity and valuation.
• Calculate and record cost of goods sold and related accounting entries.
• Coordinate periodic inventory reviews and support audit requests related to inventory balances and activity.
• Assist with the analysis and reporting of inventory trends, usage, and valuation.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls related to accounts payable, payroll, investments, inventory, and general accounting processes.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of accounting procedures and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and enhanced reporting.
• Support internal and external audits through the preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting technologies and business processes.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting analyses for key balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, management schedules, and ad hoc analyses.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to support accounting and financial reporting needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience in accounts payable, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Experience designing, implementing, or maintaining accounting controls and business processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • Data validation and reconciliation techniques
  • Financial analysis and reporting
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Sage Intacct, Sage 100, or similar Sage accounting systems.
• Experience with vendor management portals, invoice workflow systems, and electronic payment platforms.
• Experience with Concur or similar expense management applications.
• Familiarity with investment accounting and treasury operations.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold accounting.
• Experience in a nonprofit, association, membership, professional services, or mission-driven organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Serve as a trusted accounting resource across multiple operational accounting functions.
• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records and reconciliations.
• Strengthen internal controls and support audit readiness.
• Improve efficiency through process enhancements, automation, and documentation.
• Leverage technology and advanced Excel skills to improve data quality and reporting.
• Demonstrate a collaborative, service-oriented approach when working with colleagues, vendors, auditors, and external partners.

Application Process

This position offers the opportunity to contribute across a diverse range of accounting functions while helping modernize processes, strengthen controls, and support the financial operations of a nationally recognized organization at the center of the U.S. payments system.

If you are a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, working with data, improving processes, and contributing to a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your cover letter and resume to [e-mail] , attention Human Resources.

Nacha provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability, FSA, HSA, 401k with Match, VAC/SICK/HOL, Wellness Reimbursement, and promotes a culture that encourages learning and professional development.

Being a team member of Nacha means adopting and living our Core Values. As the problem solvers and consensus builders who enable payments to securely reach virtually every American, WE ACHieve success through teamwork, commitment and innovative thinking.

To join Nacha is to exemplify our Core Values by not sitting on the sidelines but being doers. We don’t shy away from tough problems or long odds - we do what is right, which may not be easy. We foster curiosity and embrace learning to broaden our expertise. We are each great, but together we are better and foster a respectful, diverse and inclusive work culture. And finally, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We bring our ‘A’ game and still have fun. We celebrate successes and have a friendly and fun work environment.