Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Director

Department: Accounting

Reports To: General Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required; equivalent combination of education and directly related accounting experience may be considered.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, complete understanding of accrual accounting, including financial reporting, developing budgets in excess of $5 million, budgeting processes, account reconciliation, audit support, and compliance, and SOP development, with at least 2 years of department leadership experience.

The Accounting Director is responsible for leading the Association’s accounting function and delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations in support of organizational decision-making. This position requires a strong and complete understanding of accrual accounting and its practical application across financial reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation.

This position oversees monthly and annual financial reporting, budget development, audit coordination, cash management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The role is accountable for producing complete monthly financial statements by the 6th of each month for the prior month, supporting board and budget committee processes with clear financial analysis and materials, and maintaining reliable accounting systems, records, and department performance standards.

This is a high-level leadership position requiring exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and the willingness to learn, implement, and adapt to new systems, technologies, and processes.