Director of Accounting & Finance
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
JBNC is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven Director of Accounting & Financeto strengthen and improve our financial operations. Reporting to the CFO this is a unique opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role at a dynamic and diverse nonprofit. We need someone who bringsa strong accounting background thrives in day-to-day financial management and is ready to both roll up their sleeves and grow into higher-level leadership over time. For the right candidate this role is a natural stepping-stone to eventually assume broader leadership responsibilities as we continue to evolve.
A Day in the Life
Each day youll manage the backbone of JBNCs financial operations overseeing cash management across eight interrelated companies paying vendors reconciling reimbursements and ensuring timely accurate reporting for leadership and funders. Works under the direction and leadership of the CFO to collaborate and support program directors and the accounting staff to address and problem-solve any challenges that may arise. Youll balance structure and flexibility leading the accounting team with a hands-on approach while guiding process improvements like transitioning to electronic vendor payments upgrading financial workflows and strengthening compliance practices. During peak times such as audits youll be the steady presence ensuring accuracy responsiveness and professionalism under pressure.
You Would Thrive in this Position If
- You bring deep accounting expertise (CPA or MBA preferred) and know how to apply it in a nonprofit multi-entity environment.
- Youre equally comfortable digging into details (like cash reconciliations or reimbursement tracking) and stepping back to see the big picture.
- Youre a collaborative leader who values mentorship coaching and teamwork as much as technical excellence.
- You embrace technology process improvement and creative problem-solving.
- You can adapt to shifting priorities with calm and professionalism balancing accuracy with responsiveness.
- You are mission-driven eager to support JBNCs work in the community while safeguarding and strengthening our financial foundation.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
