Director of Accounting & Finance

St. Paul, Minnesota

Work Arrangement: Hybrid
2025-12-05

Accounting Manager 

If you crave an opportunity to lead, execute, and improve core accounting operations while working with a mission-driven, collaborative nonprofit team, then read on. This position is a key member of a finance organization undergoing meaningful process and system transformation.

What you’ll do:

  • Manage and mentor a small accounting team, serving as both a people leader and hands-on contributor.
  • Oversee GL accounting and full financial reporting cycle, including month-end close, AR/AP, payroll, and intercompany activity across nine entities.
  • Coordinate annual audit and tax activities.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
  • Prepare board materials and present financials quarterly, taking this responsibility off the VP’s plate.
  • Support delegation of responsibilities and structure within an evolving finance team.
  • Lead the transition from Great Plains to Sage Intacct and drive process improvement throughout the organization.

Who you are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
  • Prior nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
  • A manager who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and executing day-to-day work.
  • Experienced with or excited to lead a financial system implementation (Sage Intacct experience a plus).
  • Adaptable, process-improvement minded, and confident driving change.
  • A strong communicator who can interact with leadership and present financial insights.

Why work here?

  • People leadership role with direct influence on team structure, workload, and process improvements.
  • Opportunity to lead a major system implementation (Sage Intacct).
  • Board-level exposure through preparing and presenting financial reports.
  • Hybrid flexibility (only 2 days in office!) with a supportive, collaborative leadership team.
  • Nonprofit mission-driven environment with direct impact across a multi-state region.

What does this position pay?
Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and geographic location.

The expected range for this role is around $145,000 base salary, with potential flexibility pending leadership approval. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

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