Job Title: Director of Accounting
Location: Columbus, OH (onsite)

About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director of Accounting to lead and oversee all financial operations of our organization. This role ensures financial integrity, compliance with regulations, and strategic financial planning to support our mission of serving individuals with developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform and oversee all accounting functions and ensure compliance with GAAP, Medicaid, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage the Accounting Department and support team development and performance.
• Maintain strong system of internal controls over accounting processes
• Prepare and present financial statements and reports to the Board of Trustees and executive leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide financial guidance to department heads.
• Work with independent audit firm and coordinate financial audits of the organization and employee benefit plans
• Ensure compliance with employee benefit plans, Medicaid/Medicare regulations, and nonprofit reporting requirements.
• Participate in contract negotiations with vendors and contractors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required); CPA in Ohio (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit regulations, Medicaid/third-party payers
• Management and leadership experience with proven ability to develop and foster teamwork, and analyze and communicate a variety of financial information to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in excel, accounting software, and data analysis