Director Finance and Accounting

Detroit Regional Chamber in Detroit, MI is looking to hire a full-time Director, Finance and Accounting to manage the day-to-day accounting operations. Do you have excellent planning, organization and deadline management skills? Are you a critical thinker and practical problem solver? Do you want to work for a nonprofit that offers growth opportunities and hybrid work environment? If so, please read on. This position earns a competitive salary of $120,000 a year. We provide great benefits, including health, dental, vision, a safe harbor 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. Additionally, we offer business mileage reimbursement and a hybrid work environment that allows you to work from home. If this sounds like the right nonprofit opportunity for you, apply today. ABOUT DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER Detroit Regional Chamber has been in business for over a century and is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. As the voice of business in the Southeast Michigan region, our mission is to create a business-friendly climate and valuable experiences for members. We lead a robust economic development strategy and meet with some of Michigan's most influential audiences at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Our nonprofit seeks to help local businesses thrive, and our employees are the best at helping us to reach that goal. The Detroit Regional Chamber was named as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace six years! In addition to an inclusive work environment, competitive wages, a diverse benefits package, and a wide array of professional development opportunities, our employees work in the heart of downtown Detroit and play an active role in the resurgence of this great region. POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, Finance and Accounting is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the Detroit Regional Chamber and supervising accounting staff. The position supports the accurate, timely, and consistent completion of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, projection, audit, and grant-related activities.The Director reviews staff work, coordinates workloads and deadlines, maintains appropriate controls and documentation, and helps improve accounting processes. The role also supports staff development, cross-training, and continuity within the accounting department QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. - - Progressive accounting and finance experience, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, account - - reconciliations, and journal entries. - - Experience coordinating budgets, forecasts, projections, audits, or other recurring financial processes. - - Experience supervising, reviewing, coaching, or developing staff. - - Demonstrated critical-thinking, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. - - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and appropriate documentation. - RESPONSIBLITIES FOR A DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting - manage the day-to-day accounting activities and coordinate monthly and year-end close processes, review accounting work and prepare confidential accounting activities Budgeting, Projections and Management Reporting - coordinate the annual budget and monthly projection processes,