Director of Accounting

Location: Austin, Texas

Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire

Job #11077

Position Summary Our non-profit client in Austin is looking for a FULLY REMOTE Director of Accounting. THIS PERSON MUST LIVE IN AUSTIN OR THE DFW AREA ONLY!!

This job blends daily accounting management with future financial planning. At first, you will focus on fixing accounting tasks, training staff, updating old processes, and following government grant rules. Over time, you will work more closely with top executives to help them make smart business choices.

Key Accountability Areas

1. Strategic Financial Oversight

Executive Advisory: Work closely with the CFO to plan ahead and protect the organization from financial risks.

Governance Support: Build and review financial reports for executive leaders and the Board of Directors.

Policy Architecture: Create, share, and update clear financial rules and safety checks across the company.

2. Confidential Accounting Operations & Reporting

Operational Control: Run daily accounting tasks, including payroll, bills, and closing the books each month and year.

Regulatory Alignment: Make sure all financial statements follow GAAP rules and official laws.

Liquidity Management: Track cash flow and bank balances to ensure the organization always has enough money to operate.

3. Restricted Capital & Government Grant Custodianship

Compliance Enforcer: Manage the accounting and reporting for all federal, state, local, and private grant money.

Risk Mitigation: Check grant spending and budgets to avoid errors, overspending, or having to give money back to funders.

Funder Intermediary: Lead the team during grant reviews, government check-ins, and audits.

4. Advanced Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A

Corporate Forecasting: Lead the yearly budget process with department heads while keeping sensitive pay data private.

Variance Diagnosis: Study differences between planned budgets and actual spending, and tell the CFO about any risks or extra savings.

Metrics Design: Build clear visual dashboards and scorecards to help track the organization’s financial health.

5. Audit Defense, Tax & Risk Management

Audit Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors, organize their visits, and give them the right paperwork.

Tax Compliance: Manage and check the preparation of the yearly IRS Form 990 tax return.

Control Auditing: Test internal accounting safety checks regularly to stop mistakes and prevent fraud.

6. Personnel Development & Performance Metrics

Targeted Supervision: Check and guide the daily work of the accounting and finance staff.

Capability Building: Set clear work goals, coach employees, and organize training to improve team skills.

Succession Planning: Build a strong team structure so the department runs smoothly even if staff changes.

7. Systems Optimization & Digital Security

Workflow Automation: Review and update financial software to get rid of slow, repetitive manual tasks.

Data Integrity: Secure software settings to keep data accurate and ensure the right people handle the right tasks.

Profile Requirements Attribute Mandatory Requirements Preferred Credentials Education • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field. • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. Domain Experience • 8+ years of growing accounting and finance experience. • History of managing monthly book closures and ledger checks. • 8–10+ years working in a complex business or grant-funded nonprofit. • Deep knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and Single Audits. Leadership • 5+ years of experience managing, training, and reviewing staff. • Success growing and restructuring developing accounting teams. Technical Stack • Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivots, formulas). • Experience using mid-to-large scale accounting software (ERP). • Experience helping an organization switch or upgrade to new software.

Core Competencies & Evaluation Criteria

Technical Sovereignty: Deep knowledge of GAAP rules, internal checks, and accounting laws.

Fiduciary Stewardship: Proven success managing complex, combined funding streams with zero errors.

Discreet Communication: Ability to explain complex, private financial data clearly to non-financial managers.

Strategic Agility: Ability to handle small daily details while also planning for the organization’s future growth.

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