Senior Director, Finance and Accounting

National Association For Education Of Young Children NAEYC • Washington, DC

1d • $160,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NAEYC is seeking a Senior Director, Finance and Accounting to lead day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, accounts payable, invoicing and receivables, payroll, investments, and grants and contracts administration. Reporting to the Chief Operations & Finance Officer (COFO) and serving on NAEYC’s Leadership Team, this role supports sound financial management, clean audits, and strong controls to steward the organization’s resources effectively.

The position leads and develops a Finance and Accounting team comprising remote and local staff, and champions automation and AI tools to streamline financial workflows. It oversees financial close and reporting, audits and tax filings, budget support and forecasting, operational finance functions, and compliance with accounting standards and tax requirements.

The role is hybrid in the DC Metro Region, with on-site presence at the DC office one day per week, on Wednesdays. It is eligible for telework but is not fully remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management.
• At least 8 years of accounting and supervisory experience.
• Experience with grants management and government funding.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to lead directly and through influence, with excellent communication skills, integrity, and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.
• Experience in a nonprofit, earned-income, high-transaction-volume environment.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Martus Solutions, and Sage Intacct; these tools are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and engage the Finance and Accounting team, including remote and local staff, and champion automation and AI tools that streamline financial workflows.
• Supervise monthly and annual closes and prepare financial reporting for the CEO, COFO, and the Board’s Finance Committee in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain operations in an “always audit ready” state, lead the annual external audit, and oversee Form 990 and 990-T filings.
• Support the annual budget process with the COFO and budget owners, providing analysis and forecasting to enable strategic decisions.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, invoicing and collections, grants and contracts, government funding compliance, banking, and records retention.
• Work with the COFO to oversee investments.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and sales/use tax requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior