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Managing Director of Accounting

Multiplier

Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 180000 - 185000

Posted: 31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

About the Organization:

Multipliers mission is to accelerate impact for initiatives focused on protecting and fostering a healthy sustainable resilient and equitable world. Growing threats to our planet and its people require holistic solutions both locally and globally. The projects in our portfolio span a broad array of cross-sector strategies in land and ocean conservation public health education and leadership economic development clean energy climate resilience sustainable food systems energy efficiency social and environmental equity and more.

With $150 million in revenue and approximately 150 employees in 2025 Multiplier is a high-performance rapidly growing organization. To support this growth we are seeking a colleague to join our Finance team in the position of Managing Director of Accounting and we are poised to hire immediately.

Position Summary:

As Managing Director of Accounting youll ensure Multipliers financial systems payroll operations and accounting practices support organizational integrity operational effectiveness and the diverse needs of our project portfolio. Your reports and analytics will drive organizational decision-making and sustainability. Youll accelerate innovation while balancing compliance and risk management and develop accounting team members while contributing to a supportive work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Organizational & Team Leadership

Lead mentor develop and oversee a high-performing collaborative and integrated accounting and payroll team.
Support clear priorities coordination and shared accountability across accounting and payroll operations while advancing the organizations strategic plan.
Support ongoing professional development cross-training and operational continuity across accounting and payroll functions.
Promote continuous learning process improvement and thoughtful adoption of technology and innovation within accounting operations. Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and technological advancements. Implement updates to enhance operational effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Guidance Resources and Support

Partner across departments to integrate accounting payroll and financial considerations early into organizational planning and decision-making.
Provide leaders and teams with practical guidance tools and resources that strengthen compliance operational clarity and consistent accounting and payroll practices.
Support organizational readiness during periods of growth change or financial complexity by helping teams navigate accounting and payroll requirements and processes effectively.
Create and maintain user-friendly accounting policies procedures and documentation that support understanding transparency and compliance throughout the organization.
Provide coaching training and responsive support to team members as questions or issues arise strengthening organization-wide understanding of accounting practices and controls.

Accounting Strategy & Oversight

Provide strategic oversight for accounting and payroll functions ensuring accuracy timeliness completeness and integrity across financial reporting and transactional activities.
Prepare quarterly organizational financial statements and present them to senior leadership and the Board of Directors. Provide financial forecasts and variance analyses to inform strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with department leads to develop and manage the annual budget.
Oversee accounting operations and controls working closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely accounting-related processing strong general ledger integrity effective internal controls and coordination across accounts receivable accounts payable allocations and journal entry functions.
Oversee payroll operations and controls working closely with the Director of Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing regulatory compliance strong internal controls and effective coordination across payroll HR and accounting functions.
Review all incoming awards ensuring proper coding and recording. Monitor banking activity and review reconciliations.
Manage cash flow and liquidity protecting the organizations assets while accommodating operations. Review all cash disbursements and perform fund releases in accordance with internal control limits. Assess cash availability of each project before releasing payments.
Administer all loan funds preparing payment requests transfers schedules and accounting entries.

Compliance Audit & Risk Management

Lead the annual external audit and tax return preparation liaise with external auditors and provide necessary documentation schedules and reports. Address any audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
Establish and maintain internal control policies and procedures to safeguard the organizations assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
Develop comprehensive procedures and cross-training for accounting team members to ensure smooth operations and business continuity.
Promote a yes if mindset that encourages innovation while ensuring compliance.

Accounting Systems & Operational Stewardship

Establish and maintain systems and processes that support efficient accurate and scalable accounting operations.
Leverage technology to improve accounting workflows data accuracy and automation.
Evaluate and implement improvements to accounting procedures tools and reporting processes to support organizational growth and evolving operational needs. Ensure accounting and payroll systems and practices support strong collaboration across accounting payroll HR program finance and grant stewardship functions.

The Ideal Candidate

Youre a guardian of integrity and an intrepid data defender. FASB Topics 958 and 606 are your powerful shields while GAAP is your guiding code. Your superpower is crafting robust controls policies and procedures that protect the organization and are embraced throughout the realm. You know that operational excellence accelerates impact. You care deeply about people and planet. Your signature catchphrase is yes if as you pursue innovation while balancing compliance and a volatile uncertain complex and ambiguous world your steady presence and competency are beacons that light the way forward.

Specific Experience Requested:
We recognize that each applicant for this role will bring unique skills knowledge experiences and background to this position. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives in our applicant pool and will be looking for candidates who possess many but not necessarily all of the following qualifications and experience:

Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and strengthen accounting operations within a complex organization translating accounting and financial complexity into practical guidance and operational clarity.
Experience & Certification: Proven leader with 10 years of experience as an accounting director controller or similar role at a nonprofit organization. CPA designation is a plus.
Nonprofit Accounting & Financial Operations Expertise: In-depth knowledge of U.S nonprofit accounting principles payroll operations internal controls policies and best practices.
Organizational Health: Proven track record of developing and strengthening accounting systems policies and practices that enhance compliance operational effectiveness and organizational sustainability.
Inclusive Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to fostering a collaborative supportive and inclusive team environment while modeling values-aligned leadership and equitable workplace practices.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to clearly communicate complex accounting and financial information to leadership project teams and cross-functional partners. Spanish language skills a plus. Exceptional ability to facilitate crucial conversations with professionalism and care.
Strategic Problem Solving: Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to assess financial and operational risks navigate ambiguity and develop thoughtful solutions-oriented approaches that balance innovation compliance and organizational needs.
Systems Thinking & Operational Stewardship: Demonstrated ability to design improve and oversee accounting systems workflows and operational processes that support efficiency accuracy scalability and strong financial management practices.
Adaptability & Navigating Ambiguity: Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment managing shifting priorities and supporting organizational change with flexibility and sound judgment.
Attention to Detail: Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
Mission & Values Alignment: Commitment to Multipliers mission and values including a collaborative service-oriented approach and dedication to responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

Workplace Compensation & Application

Workplace & Travel: All employees work from home offices with occasional travel (1-2 times per year) for all-team in-person meetings.

Compensation: Multiplier provides a comprehensive compensation package including competitive salary ($180k-185k annual salary) excellent medical and dental benefits retirement savings and generous vacation and sick leave policy.

How to Apply: To apply please visit our Applicant Portal. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received on or before Thursday July 9 2026 and reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter.

Please include:

An updated resume.
A cover letter describing your relevant experience and qualifications.

We respectfully request no follow-up calls or emails.

Multiplier is committed to creating an inclusive equitable and accessible application process for all candidates. We recognize that the traditional hiring process can create barriers. If we can support your participation in the job application or interview process by providing specific assistance or accommodation please reach out to Requests for accommodations are confidential and will not impact your candidacy.

Applicants should be aware that this position is subject to background checks. By applying for this role you acknowledge that these checks will be part of the final hiring process.

Required Experience:

Director

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