Director of Accounting

Position Summary

The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations and some human resources functions of Temple Sinai. This role ensures the organization's financial integrity, adherence to nonprofit accounting standards, compliance with employment laws, and supports a positive workplace culture that aligns with Temple Sinai's mission and values.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, fixed assets, monthly bank statement reconciliations, and monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Executive Director, Finance Committee, Endowment Committee, and Board of Trustees.
• Coordinate the annual independent audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Assist in the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
• Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, and investment activity.
• Maintain strong internal controls and recommend process improvements to strengthen financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Oversee payroll processing and related tax filings.
• Directly supervise two accounting team members, providing leadership, training, performance management, and professional development while ensuring the timely and accurate completion of accounting functions.
• Collaborate with department managers and lay leaders on budget development, financial reporting, and operational planning.
• Maintain personnel records and ensure confidentiality of employee information.
• Support organizational planning and staffing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and employment reporting requirements.
• Partner with third-party Fractional Human Resources firm, as needed, for projects related to onboarding/offboarding employees, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, and implementing and maintaining HR policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and finance.
• Supervisory experience: Minimum of 3–5 years.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Employment laws: Basic knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and EEOC regulations.
• Financial skills: Experience preparing budgets, bank statement reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, and coordinating audits.
• Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Discretion: High level of discretion with confidential financial and personnel information.
• Technical proficiency: Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and HRIS platforms.

Preferred

• Experience: Experience working within a nonprofit, religious organization, or educational institution.
• Technical skills: Experience with Bill.com, Salesforce, Microsoft Suite, or similar nonprofit systems.