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Accounting & Finance
Boston, MA Contract Jun 9, 2026
Associate Director of Financial Reporting
Contract-Hire | Remote
Financial Reporting | Nonprofit Accounting | External Audit | Tax Compliance
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established nonprofit organization with a strong commitment to its mission and community impact. Operating across multiple subsidiary entities, the organization manages complex financial structures in service of its core programs. With a dedicated finance and accounting function, they maintain rigorous standards for financial stewardship and regulatory compliance at both the state and federal levels. This is an organization where finance professionals have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a purpose-driven mission.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Financial Reporting to join our client’s finance team on a contract basis. In this senior-level role, you will serve as the primary financial reporting and accounting subject matter expert, working closely with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal leadership to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all external filings and internal reporting.
Day-to-day, you will lead the monthly close reporting process, coordinate the annual external audit, and oversee all nonprofit tax filings — including the annual 990 and state-level returns. You will collaborate extensively with the accounting, treasury, development, and finance teams, as well as subsidiary entities. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will also play a key role in identifying process improvements, maintaining internal controls, and serving as a trusted resource to management on all accounting and compliance matters.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, strategic thinker who thrives in a complex, multi-entity environment and is passionate about leveraging their expertise in service of an organization doing meaningful work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Submit your resume and we’ll be in touch promptly.
CPA | Financial Reporting | Nonprofit Accounting | External Audit | Tax Compliance | 990 Filing | Month-End Close | Internal Controls | Associate Director | Controller
Boston, MA Contract Jun 9, 2026
Associate Director of Financial Reporting
Contract-Hire | Remote
Financial Reporting | Nonprofit Accounting | External Audit | Tax Compliance
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established nonprofit organization with a strong commitment to its mission and community impact. Operating across multiple subsidiary entities, the organization manages complex financial structures in service of its core programs. With a dedicated finance and accounting function, they maintain rigorous standards for financial stewardship and regulatory compliance at both the state and federal levels. This is an organization where finance professionals have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a purpose-driven mission.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Financial Reporting to join our client’s finance team on a contract basis. In this senior-level role, you will serve as the primary financial reporting and accounting subject matter expert, working closely with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal leadership to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all external filings and internal reporting.
Day-to-day, you will lead the monthly close reporting process, coordinate the annual external audit, and oversee all nonprofit tax filings — including the annual 990 and state-level returns. You will collaborate extensively with the accounting, treasury, development, and finance teams, as well as subsidiary entities. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will also play a key role in identifying process improvements, maintaining internal controls, and serving as a trusted resource to management on all accounting and compliance matters.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, strategic thinker who thrives in a complex, multi-entity environment and is passionate about leveraging their expertise in service of an organization doing meaningful work.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead daily activities across financial reporting, external audit, and tax compliance functions
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and reporting subject matter expert for management
- Manage the annual external audit plan in coordination with external auditors
- Oversee the annual tax return calendar, including coordination with external tax advisors
- Manage all tax filings including the annual 990, state filings, and miscellaneous returns
- Coordinate monthly close reporting across entities, the budget team, finance, and subsidiaries
- Maintain effective internal control procedures over financial reporting and tax processes
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and process documentation
- Act as a resource to management to identify risks and strengthen internal controls
- Identify technology and process improvement opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency
- Participate in financial, operational, compliance, and technology audits as needed
- 7 years of experience in financial reporting, public accounting, or a related field
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and tax requirements (State and Federal)
- Experience managing external audit engagements and serving as primary auditor liaison
- Proficiency with accounting software and inter-fund accounting for subsidiary entities
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail
- Effective communicator and collaborative team player across all levels of an organization
- Prior experience in a nonprofit organization strongly preferred
- Familiarity with 990 tax filing preparation and coordination with external tax advisors
- Experience with multi-entity or subsidiary accounting structures
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- Master’s degree optional
- CPA certification required
- Competitive contract hourly rate — up to $65/hr depending on experience
- Contract engagement with potential for extension based on performance and organizational need
Submit your resume and we’ll be in touch promptly.
CPA | Financial Reporting | Nonprofit Accounting | External Audit | Tax Compliance | 990 Filing | Month-End Close | Internal Controls | Associate Director | Controller