Director of Accounting & Finance

Warrior-Scholar Project Foundation

2d•$95,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Accounting & Finance provides operational leadership and strategic direction for all financial functions of the organization. This role oversees accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and audit activities while serving as a key advisor to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and executive team developing and stewarding financial recommendations and overseeing their implementation in partnership with leadership. The Director of Accounting & Finance ensures the organization’s financial health, supports long-term financial strategy, strengthens internal controls, and builds financial capacity across staff and departments to advance organizational and programmatic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree or CPA strongly preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
7+ Years of experience required.
Proficiency in relevant business technology platforms required; experience utilizing Sage Intacct for accounting and finance activities strongly preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with diverse audiences required; clear, confident communicator who can present financial information to non-financial audiences and influence decision-making at the executive level.
Strong organizational, time management, and administrative skills required.
Ability to work in fast-paced environments and make data-informed decisions required.
Strong commitment to WSP’s values [https://www.warrior-scholar.org/about-us/] required.
Deep understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, audits, Form 990, restricted funds, and grant compliance requirements required.
Experience designing, documenting, and improving financial systems, policies, internal controls, and workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and accountability required.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial recommendations to leadership and oversee all organizational financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with organizational priorities.
Lead the development, monitoring, and refinement of the annual organizational budget in partnership with the COO, executive team, and department heads; analyze and report on budget-to-actual performance to inform decision-making.
Oversee monthly and annual close processes, including preparation of internal and external financial statements, ensuring timely, accurate reporting for the executive team, the Board of Directors, and funders.
Direct preparation for the annual external audit and Form 990, serving as the primary liaison with auditors and ensuring strong internal controls, compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and timely completion of all filings.
Supervise and mentor finance staff, including the Staff Accountant and the Seasonal Accountant, while establishing clear workflows, performance expectations, and professional development opportunities to build a high-performing finance team.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; train staff organization-wide on finance-related processes, compliance requirements, and best practices.
Oversee grant and restricted fund financial management in coordination with the Chief Advancement Officer, including budgeting support for grant applications, tracking and reporting on grant funds, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
Manage organizational financial operations, including vendor relationships, independent contractor payments and 1099 preparation, and oversight of the corporate credit card program.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the COO, Board, and executive team by providing financial analysis, forecasting, and insights that support long-term financial sustainability and organizational growth.
Collaborate with external partners and consultants to enhance financial systems, strengthen financial strategy, and implement best practices across the organization.
Other duties as assigned.