Accounting Director – Non-Profit

Location: South Bay Area, CA (Fully Onsite)
Status: Temporary -to-Hire
Conversion Salary: Up to $185K annually
Temp-to-Hire Pay Range: Up to $73/hour

Overview:

We are partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization to identify a seasoned finance leader for a confidential opportunity. This role reports directly to the CEO and oversees a well-established accounting team. The organization is deeply committed to equity, collaboration, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all fiscal operations, including grants management, nonprofit accounting, and financial reporting.

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, cash flow analysis, and annual audit/990 preparation.

• Collaborate with the controller to produce accurate monthly financials and grant reports.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain strong internal controls.

• Manage cash flow, month-end close, and financial document accuracy.

• Cultivate relationships with funders, financial institutions, and key stakeholders.

• Monitor grant revenue/expenditures and departmental budgets.

• Present financials to the Board of Directors and serve as audit liaison.

• Supervise and develop finance team members; support recruitment and retention.

• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational committees.

• Promote trauma-informed practices and cultural awareness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• Minimum 2 years in a senior accounting role with nonprofit government grants experience.

• Master’s degree preferred.

Skills & Tools:

• Hands-on nonprofit and grants accounting expertise.

• Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities.

• Proven team leadership and mentorship experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of government grant compliance.

Culture & Leadership:

• CEO values autonomy and proactive problem-solving.

• Organization supports internal growth and diversity.

• Collaborative, equity-focused work environment.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Generous paid holidays, paid winter break once a permanent employee, floating holidays, sick time, and vacation accruals.

• Office-based, team-oriented setting.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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