Director Of Accounting

The Director of Accounting leads the accounting function and its team of eight. Reporting to the CFO, this leader owns the month-end close, the general ledger, payroll and accounts payable oversight, grant ledgers, and the audit process. The accounting itself is not complex. The challenge is volume, structure, and scale. This leader will build the systems, processes, and team that let accurate work happen on time without burnout. This is a hands-on role. The right person leads the team and does the work alongside them. They are organized, steady through change, and good with people. They see where the department needs to go and build the path to get there. 

Key Responsibilities 

Team Leadership and Change Management 

• Lead and rebuild the team. Supervise five direct reports and a department of eight. Set clear expectations, coach, and hold the team accountable. 
• Put the right people in the right seats. Assess the current structure, fill gaps, and hire as the organization scales. 
• Lead from inside the work. Roll up your sleeves during close, payroll, and audit. Model the standard you expect.
• Steady the department. Reduce overload through clear workflows, deadlines, and communication. Rebuild trust and morale. 
• Grow people. Cross-train staff, document procedures, and create real paths for promotion from within. 
• Lead through change. Guide the team through growth, new school launches, and evolving processes. 

Month-End Close and General Ledger 

• Build the close. Design and own a structured month-end close process. Target: complete, reconciled books within 10 to 15 days of month end. 
• Maintain the general ledger. Ensure accurate accruals, reconciliations, fixed assets, and intercompany and management-fee allocations between the management organization and each school. 
• Manage volume across entities. Standardize the chart of accounts, close calendar, and reporting formats across all schools. 

Payroll and Accounts Payable 

• Oversee payroll. Own payroll accuracy and timeliness. Payroll reports directly to this role. 
• Oversee accounts payable. Lead the AP Supervisor and team of three. Build workflows that keep up with volume. 
• Strengthen controls. Maintain internal controls over cash, payroll, procurement, and disbursements. 

Grants and Restricted Funds 

• Maintain grant ledgers. Track restricted funds and ensure spending matches approved budgets. 
• Support drawdowns. Oversee federal grant reimbursements and drawdowns and reconcile grant activity to the ledger.