Director, Finance – Temporary

Role Overview

• Own the general ledger and lead the monthly and year-end consolidation and close process across all LEE entities to ensure accuracy, and timeliness
• Review and approve all journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions prepared by other finance team members prior to general ledger posting
• Perform bank and investment account reconciliations and maintain detailed reconciliation schedules for VP, Finance review
• Monitor cash positions across all LEE bank and investment accounts; communicate balances, forecasted liquidity needs, and any anomalies to the VP, Finance and relevant team members on a regular cadence
• Manage intercompany transaction recording and reconciliation across the C3, C4, and PAC entities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing audit preparation, fieldwork coordination, and resolution of findings
• Collaborate with the VP, Finance to maintain, monitor, and test internal controls, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, and role-based access in Sage Intacct
• Monitor all financial activity for compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958) and IRS requirements
• Maintain the official LEE accounting policies and procedures manual, regularly updating documentation
• Support preparation of the annual Form 990 and state charitable registration filings
• Recognize and reconcile revenue recorded in Sage Intacct, ensuring proper classification of all funds received or pledged (ASC 958), and accuracy against CRM/development records
• Maintain grant tracking schedules, including award amounts, draw-down timelines, and restriction classifications
• Engage in team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects as assigned by manager or designee
• Provide short-term coverage of other finance team duties during a leave, vacancy, or PTO

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or combination of commensurate experience and training
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience, including at least one year owning a general ledger and month-end close
• Demonstrated proficiency in Sage Intacct and integrated applications
• Expert knowledge of GAAP and ASC 958
• Experience with multi-entity nonprofit accounting, including intercompany transactions and consolidation
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting external audit processes
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including experience with reconciliation workflows and financial analysis
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to LEE's mission, core values, and theory of change

Benefits

• generous compensation
• virtual work setting that includes flexible scheduling
• values-driven benefits package