Accounting Director

The DGA Financial Operations Team seeks a talented and passionate accountant to join our growing organization. This role provides critical support for our multi-entity financial operations and plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and reporting. We’re looking for a financial leader with a drive to improve and streamline financial processes and train others on best practices.

The salary range for this position is $115,000-$120,000 annually before benefits and applicable withholdings.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications are listed below.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

• Complete bank reconciliations for all accounts
• Manage monthly budget reconciliation and mid-month budget soft close
• Analyze account balances for variances and make necessary corrections
• Review cost sharing allocations across entities
• Serve as backup for other month-end responsibilities
• Ensure adherence to GAAP accounting principles
• Support organizational compliance with financial regulations
• Support Administrative Director in bi-monthly payables processing
• Ensure proper coding and descriptions are captured in QuickBooks

Strategic Financial Operations

• Work with CFO to identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes
• Collaborate with CFO and Financial Operations Director to develop robust financial reporting structures
• Review work of junior financial team members and provide training on best practices
• Supports annual audit process for each entity, coordinating with internal departments and external compliance/accounting vendors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience working with multi-entity non-profit and/or political organizations
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise
• Financial forecasting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles
• Experience managing non-profit audits
• Budget management and oversight experience
• Understanding of the democratic political ecosystem
• Passion for democratic politics
• Familiar with electoral compliance
• Grant reporting experience preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Personal Attributes

• Creative problem-solving abilities
• High financial acumen
• Collaborative team player
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Diversity Practices

The DGA is committed to ensuring equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The DGA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Closing

The DGA offices and this role are based in downtown Washington, DC with a hybrid work protocol.

This position comes with 100% employer-paid health care (including dental and vision) for employee + spouse/partner + dependents, up to 4% 401(k) matching program, employer paid phone bill and other employee benefits.