Director/Manager Financial Reporting

The Compliance and Reporting Manager will play a key leadership role within the finance function, overseeing financial compliance, reporting, audit coordination, budgeting support, and process improvement initiatives. This individual will serve as a key liaison across departments, helping ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in financial operations.

The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, experience managing audits and reporting, and a collaborative approach to partnering with leaders across the organization. This role is well suited for a professional who enjoys working with people, improving processes, and contributing to a growing organization. The position generally offers a true 40-hour workweek, with occasional flexibility needed during special projects, audits, implementations, or urgent issues.

This role will also support the organization through its current Microsoft Dynamics implementation, making systems experience and change agility especially valuable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all internal and external audit activities to ensure compliance and timely completion.
• Serve as the primary liaison between external auditors, internal accountants, and organizational leadership.
• Manage financial reporting activities, including internal and external reporting, subsidiary accounting, treasury-related items, incentives, building leases, GAAP compliance, and bank reconciliations.
• Provide oversight for Accounts Receivable and support tax-related matters.
• Assist the Vice President of Finance in establishing, improving, and executing the annual budgeting process.
• Partner with business leaders to help them understand, monitor, and control departmental budgets.
• Ensure the accuracy of grant and contract reporting and resolve escalated compliance or reporting issues.
• Provide analytical support during monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and recommend actions based on analysis and trends.
• Develop and track performance metrics to evaluate team processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage team project priorities, timelines, and deadlines.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-functioning team focused on consistent, efficient service to the organization.
• Promote a culture of accountability, performance management, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Assist with data analytics, dashboards, and presentations for leadership discussions.
• Perform ad hoc reporting, financial analysis, and special projects as needed.
• Serve as a key representative of the finance team in cross-functional and organizational meetings.
• Support financial systems and process improvements, including participation in the ongoing Microsoft Dynamics implementation.
• Take on additional responsibilities and special assignments as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• CPA highly preferred.
• 3-5+ years of accounting, finance operations, or reporting experience required; open to overall experience level for the right candidate.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred, especially for candidates seeking to move into the nonprofit sector.
• Prior experience leading or supporting audits and financial reporting required.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial controls.
• Experience with budgeting support, financial analysis, and compliance reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain detailed financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while also building strong collaborative relationships across teams.
• Process improvement mindset with a willingness to challenge inefficiencies and implement better solutions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools preferred.
• Experience with Great Plains preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or ERP implementation exposure is a plus.
• Nonprofit experience is helpful but not required.