Director of Financial Reporting

About the Role

A growing multi-entity organization is hiring a Director of Financial Reporting to lead financial reporting, technical accounting, and compliance activities in a government-funded environment. Candidates should bring extensive experience with GASB, governmental reporting standards, and multi-entity financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with GASB and other governmental reporting requirements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
• Manage technical accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and internal financial reports.
• Coordinate audit activity, including Single Audit requirements, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure strong internal controls, financial policies, and compliance procedures across the organization.
• Partner with operational leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and spend monitoring for publicly funded programs.
• Provide technical guidance across accounting functions, including GL, AP/AR, grants accounting, and fixed assets.
• Identify and drive improvements in reporting processes, systems, and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including governmental, public-sector, charter school, or nonprofit grant accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GASB, governmental reporting requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working in a multi-entity or complex organizational structure.
• Audit background (public accounting) highly preferred, especially with government or Single Audit exposure.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with modern financial systems.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

If you're looking for a role with substantial technical accounting and reporting responsibility in a complex, government-funded structure, then apply today!