Accounting Director

Summary

Join Aprio's Managed Services team as an Accounting Director and lead a team of professionals serving diverse nonprofit clients. Manage and mentor a team, overseeing daily operations and ensuring timely financial service delivery. Serve as the primary client contact, understanding their missions and tailoring services to their needs. Oversee financial statement preparation, budget forecasting, and grant reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and nonprofit standards. Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting systems like Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online. This role requires at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5 years in leadership, a strong nonprofit accounting background, and proficiency in the specified accounting systems. A CPA is preferred but not required. Aprio offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong background in nonprofit accounting and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online (QBO) is required
• Experience managing remote and international teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of US-based and overseas accounting professionals
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure timely, accurate delivery of financial services
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key nonprofit clients
• Understand client missions and tailor financial services to meet their unique needs
• Provide strategic financial insights and guidance to client leadership teams
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and grant reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit-specific accounting standards
• Leverage technology to streamline processes and improve client outcomes
• Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting systems, particularly Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure system integrity and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred but not required
• Passion for the nonprofit sector and a commitment to supporting mission-driven organizations
• Experience in outsourced accounting or public accounting firm environments
• Familiarity with grant compliance, fund accounting, and donor reporting

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options