Director of Accounting & Reporting in United States Embassy at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Accounting & Reporting based in United States.

The Director of Accounting & Reporting will serve as a key financial leader, overseeing accounting operations, reporting functions, compliance, and internal controls within a growing organization.
This newly created role offers the opportunity to shape financial infrastructure, improve processes, and establish scalable systems for future expansion.
The successful candidate will lead critical accounting activities, including financial close, regulatory reporting, ERP ownership, and risk management.
Working closely with executive leadership, this position will provide strategic insights that support sound decision-making and operational efficiency.
The role requires a hands-on finance professional who can balance technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills.
As the organization continues to grow, this position will have the opportunity to expand in scope and influence across the finance function.

The Director of Accounting & Reporting will own the accounting and reporting functions while building effective processes, controls, and teams to support organizational growth. This role will partner with senior leaders to ensure accurate financial information, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Lead all day-to-day financial accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, collections, payments, banking activities, reconciliations, and cash management.
• Establish, document, and maintain financial accounting policies, procedures, controls, and training materials.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee financial reporting activities, ensuring reports are accurate, accessible, and delivered effectively to leadership teams.
• Own and optimize the financial ERP system, including enhancements, functionality improvements, and long-term scalability.
• Develop processes to track and report project-level financial performance and operational metrics.
• Lead regulatory reporting activities across state and federal requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.
• Design and strengthen internal controls, risk management frameworks, and compliance processes.
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including recruitment, coaching, and employee engagement.
• Provide financial insights, recommendations, and strategic support to executive leadership.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting and finance leader with strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA certification required.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, internal controls, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience preparing, analyzing, and reporting financial statements.
• Experience leading accounting teams, including remote employees and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executives and business partners.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and process improvement.
• Experience with Workday Financials is highly preferred; candidates with experience in other financial systems should demonstrate the ability to quickly adapt to new ERP platforms.
• Non-profit organization experience is highly recommended.
• Ability to work successfully in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment with flexibility and strong ownership.

• Competitive annual salary range of $162,000–$182,000.
• Fully remote position available to candidates located in the United States.
• Opportunity to shape and scale a critical finance function within a growing organization.
• Leadership role with significant visibility and partnership with executive stakeholders.
• Professional growth opportunities as the organization expands.
• Opportunity to influence financial systems, processes, and organizational strategy.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.