Director, Finance & Accounting

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and long-term sustainability.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on planning, resource allocation, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and revenue generation.
• Develop key performance indicators and leadership reporting to support organizational performance monitoring.

Accounting & Financial Management

• Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, revenue, payroll, and month-end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee cash flow management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and reserve management.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and systems.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with department leaders.
• Develop financial forecasts, multi-year projections, and scenario analyses.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
• Support leadership in evaluating program performance and resource allocation decisions.

Grant & Fund Accounting

• Oversee grant accounting, compliance, reporting, and restricted fund management.
• Ensure proper allocation of expenses across programs, grants, and funding sources.
• Monitor grant expenditures and compliance with donor and funding requirements.
• Partner with development teams on grant proposals, budgets, and financial reporting.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Coordinate annual audits and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee preparation and filing of IRS Form 990 and related regulatory reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and risk management practices.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance and accounting professionals.
• Oversee employee performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Manage external auditors, consultants, and service providers.
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.