Senior Director, Finance and Accounting, Finance

ScheduleThis position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days in-office based out of our West Sacramento office and two (2) days working remotely.

SummaryReporting to the CFO and serving as an integral member of the management team, the Senior Director, Finance and Accounting, leads and manages all areas of accounting for multiple entities, directing the work of the accounting staff.

This position compiles and analyzes financial information for the Association, develops integrated revenue and expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations, and creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to ensure financial information has been recorded accurately.

The Senior Director, Finance and Accounting oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, and manages month-end and year-end close processes.

The role leads budgeting and forecasting, performs reconciliation of internal accounts, and coordinates the organization's annual audits.

The position relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, exercises sound judgment across a variety of complex financial and accounting tasks, and performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Finance and Accounting division.

Participates in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and priorities across all areas of accounting and finance; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels within policy; provides leadership to develop and maintain a high-performing team and supports ongoing staff development.

Develops and standardizes procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting and finance programs and service delivery; monitors workload, administrative systems, and reporting relationships across the division; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends solutions to the CFO and senior management.

Ensures the integrity of the general ledger system, including analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts (e.g., inter-company, accrual, and deferral accounts) and related journal entries.

Manages month-end close, reviewing entries prepared by staff and other departments, and ensuring that all departments have closed.

Assists the CFO with cash management and reporting.

Manages payroll processing performed by the payroll specialist, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable wage and tax laws.

Manages the processing and maintenance of fixed asset information, including depreciation.

Prepares accounting reports for the CFO, other departments, and senior management, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and develops ad-hoc reports to support analysis.

Assists in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.

Assists the CFO with the year-end audit and other audits, analyzing data and preparing work papers for auditors.

Assists various othe...