Not-for-Profit Finance Director & Operations Leader

Ascension Search Partners; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Search Partners is partnering with a mission-driven not-for-profit to recruit a hands-on Director of Accounting & Business Operations. This role will lead accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audit, and Business Office activities, reporting to senior leadership.

You will ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and serve as a collaborative partner to leadership and the broader community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive, full-cycle accounting experience, ideally with supervisory responsibilities.
• Not-for-profit accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, audit, and internal controls.
• CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred.
• High integrity, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, AP, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage monthly and year-end close and maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets and analyze budget-to-actual results.
• Maintain strong internal controls and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate the annual external audit and regulatory reporting.
• Support Board and committee reporting, including Audit and Investment Committees.
• Oversee Business Office operations, including vendor contracts, risk management, financial aid, and HR administration.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support organizational strategy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit coordination

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Ascension Search Partners is partnering with a mission-driven not-for-profit to recruit a hands-on Director of Accounting & Business Operations. This role will lead accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audit, and Business Office activities, reporting to senior leadership.

You will ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and serve as a collaborative partner to leadership and the broader community.