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The Commit Partnership is hiring a Director, Finance & Accounting to lead core accounting functions and ensure financial integrity for a $45M nonprofit organization focused on expanding economic opportunity for Dallas County youth. This role supervises accounting staff, manages financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and compliance, while partnering with leadership to improve financial systems and support strategic decisions.

Highlights

Supervise and mentor accounting staff managing accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
Lead monthly and annual close processes with accurate financial statements preparation.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards and manage external audits and IRS filings.
Drive annual budget development and provide financial analysis for strategic decision-making.
Prepare financial reports and presentations for Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
Oversee financial systems, notably Sage Intacct, and lead process improvements and policy updates.
Manage accounting team performance and foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, 7+ years accounting experience with 3+ in supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems; preferred experience with Sage Intacct, Ramp, Martus, and grant management.
Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $139,000 annually plus up to 10% bonus.

Director, Finance & Accounting Full Description

Position Overview

The Director of Finance & Accounting is a key leader on The Commit Partnership’s Finance team, playing a critical role in stewarding the financial operations of a ~$45M organization dedicated to expanding opportunity and economic mobility for students and young adults across Dallas County. With more than 60% of Commit’s annual funding deployed through direct investments in partners, this role helps ensure the financial strength, accountability, and operational excellence that allow impact to scale.

Reporting directly to the Controller and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Accounting provides hands-on leadership across core accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. The role leads essential processes including month-end and year-end close, annual budget development, audit coordination, 1099 reporting, IRS Form 990 preparation, and financial reporting for the Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.

As a thought partner to Finance and Operations leadership, the Director of Accounting contributes to strengthening systems, improving reporting, and continuously enhancing how Commit manages and deploys its resources. This is an opportunity for a mission-driven accounting leader to operate at meaningful scale, influence organizational decision-making, and ensure that every dollar entrusted to Commit is leveraged to accelerate impact.

Salary Range
$110,000 - 139,000 annually + a bonus of up to 10%

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations & Oversight

Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring accurate day-to-day execution of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
Lead and manage the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timely preparation of accurate financial statements.
Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.

2. Compliance & Audit

Serve as the lead for annual external audit preparation and coordination with auditors.
Manage the preparation and filing of 1099s and annual IRS Form 990 with external tax advisors.
Ensure timely submission of all regulatory filings and compliance requirements.

3. Financial Planning

Lead the organization’s annual budget development process in collaboration with the Controller and department leaders.
Partner with senior leadership to provide financial analysis and insights that inform strategic decision-making.
Monitor budget performance and support ongoing forecasting and financial planning.

4. Financial Reporting & Governance Support

Partner with the Controller to prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
Develop clear, concise financial presentations and materials to support leadership discussions and Board decision-making.
Provide analysis and commentary to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities in financial performance.
Assist in developing dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

5. Systems & Process Improvement

Oversee financial systems and reporting within Sage Intacct; ensure accuracy, efficiency, and optimization of workflows.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting, automation, and team productivity.
Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures to align with best practices and organizational needs.

6. Team Leadership & Collaboration

Directly manage accounting staff: set goals, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
Serve as a thought partner to the Controller and Finance leadership, driving continuous improvement in accounting operations.
Model and promote Commit’s True North Traits, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal Director of Accounting is a proactive, mission-driven leader who brings both technical excellence and a strong ownership mindset to their work. This individual doesn’t just manage accounting operations—they anticipate challenges, solve problems before they escalate, and continuously look for better ways to support the organization’s impact.

You are:

Proactive Problem Solver: Anticipates risks early, uses data to surface trends and issues, and brings clear, actionable solutions—especially during high-pressure moments like close, audit, and budgeting.
Growth Mindset & Continuous Improver: Continuously seeks to improve systems and processes, adapts quickly to change, and applies feedback and best practices to strengthen performance.
“Do Whatever It Takes” Mentality: Takes full ownership of outcomes, steps in wherever needed to meet deadlines and standards, and balances urgency with accuracy in service of the mission.
Relationship Builder & Trusted Partner: Builds trust across teams by communicating financial information clearly and partnering effectively with leaders and external advisors.
Self-Starter with Ownership Mindset: Proactively identifies opportunities, drives work forward independently, and builds sustainable systems that improve clarity and efficiency.
People Leader & Team Developer: Leads with empathy and high expectations, coaches and develops team members, and models Commit’s True North Traits to foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA license or active CPA candidate strongly preferred.
Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems.

Preferred

Experience with Sage Intacct, Ramp, and Martus.
Experience with grant management.
Prior nonprofit accounting and compliance experience.

Language Skills

Ability to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate.
Ability to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Ability to describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships across diverse teams.
Capacity to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to thrive in a mission-driven, collaborative, and evolving environment.

Work Environment

The Director generally works in an office environment but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee is not exposed to any adverse environmental conditions.

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Commit Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to hire individuals with backgrounds similar to that of the stakeholders they serve. As an organization that embraces equity and inclusion, all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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