Accounting Director jobs in Michigan

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Finance & Administration Reports to: President

Job Status: Exempt, Salaried, Full-Time Salary: $90,000 annually

Primary Location: New Center, Detroit

Through tax assistance, advocacy, small business technical assistance and partnerships, Accounting Aid Society is focused on creating an economy that works for everyone. Accounting Aid seeks a self-starter who is as invested in economic mobility and poverty alleviation as we are. We’re using taxes to build relationships, and relationships to build futures, including yours.

The Director of Finance & Administration is tasked with leading the organization's financial strategy and operations to ensure fiscal health and sustainable growth. This pivotal role demands expertise in managing grant funding, including compliance with government grants and single audit requirements. A strong preference is given to candidates with a deep understanding of and experience with the City of Detroit's financial regulations and grant processes. The ideal candidate will possess a robust ability to use data analytics for financial analysis and decision-making, ensuring data-driven strategies underpin fiscal management and organizational growth.

Accounting Aid Society, a Crain’s Best-Managed Nonprofit, fosters an always-learning and innovative environment and values employee well-being, learning and collaboration.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the Accounting department, including budget preparation and audit functions.
• Collaborates with other department heads to monitor financial performance and make data-informed strategic adjustments.
• Oversees the financial strategy, planning, and forecasting, aligning with the organization's objectives.
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Directs the preparation and analysis of all financial statements, utilizing data analytics to drive insights and financial health.
• Manages grant funding processes, ensuring compliance with financial reporting and auditing requirements, with a focus on government grants and single audits.
• Leads in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, incorporating comprehensive data analysis to project revenues and manage expenses accurately.
• Analyzes operational data to identify financial optimization and growth opportunities, making strategic decisions based on robust financial data analysis.
• Coordinates financial strategies with organizational priorities, working closely with the President and executive team.
• Monitors economic trends and projects their impact on the organization, leveraging data analytics for market analysis and strategy development.
• Identifies opportunities for financial and operational expansion, supported by data-driven analyses.
• Manages relationships with investors, financial institutions, and government agencies, ensuring transparent and data-informed communications.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional management and supervisory skills.
• Expertise in grant management, especially in government grants and audit compliance, with a strong focus on data analysis for financial reporting.
• Proficient use of technology.
• Proficient in advanced data analytics and financial modeling tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in understandable terms.
• Strong understanding of and experience with the City of Detroit, the state of Michigan, and federal grant processes and compliance.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• A minimum of eight to ten years of experience in financial management, with a significant emphasis on: grant funding management, audit compliance, and data analytics in finance.
  
  

Benefits:

Accounting Aid Society offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (12 observed paid holidays, vacation days accrual & bereavement days)
• Life insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Account & Dependent Account)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Certification Assistance
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 20% off of tuition and fees, University of Michigan-Dearborn & Davenport University; additional discount on select Michigan State offerings
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accounting Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Company Description

Accounting Aid Society is a volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) program that’s been successfully offering tax and financial services to taxpayers and small businesses in Detroit and southeast Michigan for nearly 50 years. In that time, our services have returned over $440 million in tax refunds to individuals and small businesses in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Livingston counties. As a result, we’ve been named a “Best-Managed Nonprofit” by Crain’s Detroit Business, a Neighborhood Builder by Bank of America, and we received a Governor’s Service Award for Outstanding Volunteer Program.

Our mission is to help our clients gain control of their finances. We start by helping them file their taxes. For many of us, tax season is an unavoidable chore. But for our clients, who are underserved and often struggling to make ends meet, even one small mistake on their tax forms could deprive them of critical tax refunds. We believe that everyone should have access to competent and trustworthy tax and financial advice. This is why we work with our community to guide our clients through the tax system and turn a stressful process into an opportunity for them to take control of their money and their future.

Accounting Aid Society is a volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) program that’s been successfully offering tax and financial services to taxpayers and small businesses in Detroit and southeast Michigan for nearly 50 years. In that time, our services have returned over $440 million in tax refunds to individuals and small businesses in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Livingston counties. As a result, we’ve been named a “Best-Managed Nonprofit” by Crain’s Detroit Business, a Neighborhood Builder by Bank of America, and we received a Governor’s Service Award for Outstanding Volunteer Program. Our mission is to help our clients gain control of their finances. We start by helping them file their taxes. For many of us, tax season is an unavoidable chore. But for our clients, who are underserved and often struggling to make ends meet, even one small mistake on their tax forms could deprive them of critical tax refunds. We believe that everyone should have access to competent and trustworthy tax and financial advice. This is why we work with our community to guide our clients through the tax system and turn a stressful process into an opportunity for them to take control of their money and their future.