Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Catapult Federal Services is a well-established nonprofit organization committed to community impact. They are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Financial Reporting to lead financial reporting, manage audits, and ensure compliance in a complex financial environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily activities across financial reporting, external audit, and tax compliance functions
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and reporting subject matter expert for management
- Manage the annual external audit plan in coordination with external auditors
- Oversee the annual tax return calendar, including coordination with external tax advisors
- Manage all tax filings including the annual 990, state filings, and miscellaneous returns
- Coordinate monthly close reporting across entities, the budget team, finance, and subsidiaries
- Maintain effective internal control procedures over financial reporting and tax processes
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and process documentation
- Act as a resource to management to identify risks and strengthen internal controls
- Identify technology and process improvement opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency
- Participate in financial, operational, compliance, and technology audits as needed
Skills
- 7+ years of experience in financial reporting, public accounting, or a related field
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and tax requirements (State and Federal)
- Experience managing external audit engagements and serving as primary auditor liaison
- Proficiency with accounting software and inter-fund accounting for subsidiary entities
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail
- Effective communicator and collaborative team player across all levels of an organization
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- CPA certification required
- Prior experience in a nonprofit organization strongly preferred
- Familiarity with 990 tax filing preparation and coordination with external tax advisors
- Experience with multi-entity or subsidiary accounting structures
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Master's degree optional
Benefits
- Contract engagement with potential for extension based on performance and organizational need
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