Accounting Director directs the operations and policies of an accounting function. Implements accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental, financial, and tax regulations and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards. Being an Accounting Director monitors and evaluates accounting systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization. Oversees overall monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting. Additionally, Accounting Director develops and directs accounting professionals and supports staff through subordinate managers. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to a head of accounting. The Accounting Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Accounting Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Director of Accounting
Department: Finance & Operations
Reports to: Senior VP of Finance & Operations
Effective Date: March 20, 2024
Position Summary
The Director of Accounting reports to the Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations and in collaboration with the SVP Finance and Operations oversees all aspects of the organization?s finances and accounting, including financial accounting systems, internal controls, internal and external reporting, compliance with government funder regulations, and actively manages and forecasts operating and capital cash availability.
ABOUT ONE Neighborhood Builders
ONE Neighborhood Builders (ONE|NB) is a nonprofit community development leader in Rhode Island with a mission to improve lives across Rhode Island through building homes and connecting communities. For more than 35 years it has been at the forefront of the fight to expand affordable housing and foster healthier and more equitable communities.
Through its work, ONE|NB aims to contribute to two outcomes: ensure that Rhode Islanders are able to access and maintain affordable housing and that Central Providence residents and organizations, together, change the conditions that drive health equity and economic mobility. ONE|NB deploys three strategies to achieve these outcomes:
ONE|NB will expand the availability of affordable, high-quality homes through the production, preservation, and acquisition of residential and mixed-used properties throughout the state all while providing comprehensive supportive services that will help residents thrive. The organization will coordinate care and provide personalized eviction prevention to residents and provide permanent supportive housing for formally homeless individuals and families.
ONE|NB is an outspoken implementer and thought leader in the field, advocating for changes to policy and practice informed by on-the-ground experience. ONE|NB will convene conversations and host community events, participate in local and regional community development conversations, commission research and publish studies, testify on legislative issues, and amplify the impact of our community partners.
ONE|NB will engage residents and community-based organizations in nine Central Providence neighborhoods to increase economic mobility and health equity. The organization will advance initiatives that meet community-identified needs, build capacity, and shift decision-making power to residences, and track, monitor and share ongoing progress towards collective goals.
Founded in 1988 as the Olneyville Housing Corporation, the nonprofit changed its name to ONE Neighborhood Builders when it merged with Community Works Rhode Island in 2015. ONE|NB and its affiliated entities have a consolidated annual operating budget of $13 million, with $75 million of assets. At full complement, ONE|NB employs 32 full-time equivalent team members. The nonprofit is governed by an active, 13-member Board of Directors. ONE|NB is an exemplary-rated member of NeighborWorks America, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C., that supports nearly 250 network organizations around the country that are creating opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their communities.
Supervision Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant supervises four direct reports within the Finance team: Senior Accountant, Accounting Associate ? Revenue; Accounting Associate ? Payables; Accounting Associate ? Real Estate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The Director of Accounting will be required to work a full-time schedule. Hybrid work schedule offered in alignment with company policy.
ONE|NB offers a robust benefits package (including health, dental, and vision insurance), a retirement plan with matching contribution, a generous allotment of paid holiday and vacation time, and an inspiring and innovative organizational culture. The starting salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000 annually, with the high end of this range requiring more significant professional experience and advanced training and/or education.
ONE|NB works to dismantle all forms of discrimination. We fight the systems that oppress people from a vast range of identities and experiences. Cultivating a team that embodies the diverse experiences of Central Providence communities is essential to these aspirations. We strongly and sincerely encourage applications from people of color; immigrant, bilingual, and bicultural individuals; people with disabilities; members of LGBTQQ and gender non-conforming communities; and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.