Accounting & Finance Director at ebs recruiters LLC

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting Operations, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Compliance, Internal Controls, GAAP, Grant Accounting, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Cash Flow Monitoring, Audit Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Payroll Accounting, Fixed Assets

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description Our client is seeking an Accounting & Finance Director to serve as a key operational finance leader responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting systems, compliance, internal controls, and organizational financial stewardship. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial accountability, improve operational rigor, and support strategic decision-making in a mission-driven, multi-department environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership experience, systems thinking, process improvement, and the ability to drive accountability and operational excellence across the organization. Key Responsibilities Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, grant accounting, and fixed assets Lead month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes Ensure compliance with GAAP, audit requirements, grant regulations, and financial policies Support annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements Monitor cash flow and maintain banking relationships Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes Develop financial review tools, reporting processes, and accountability systems across departments Partner with operational leaders to align financial decisions with organizational goals and staffing models Strengthen internal controls, financial procedures, and risk mitigation practices Drive adherence to purchasing procedures, approval workflows, and documentation standards Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and scalable financial systems Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on financial planning and organizational sustainability initiatives Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred Minimum 3+ years of accounting or finance leadership experience Strong expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance Experience with audits, internal controls, and financial systems Experience in nonprofit, public sector, or education finance preferred Experience with grant accounting and compliance preferred Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive operational execution in a fast-paced environment High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience building or improving financial systems, processes, and controls preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and budgeting systems to ensure organizational financial stewardship. Partner with executive leadership to strengthen internal controls and align financial decisions with strategic goals.