Accounting Director

This association in DC is seeking an Accounting Director to take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations while helping steer reporting accuracy, budget planning, treasury operations, and regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to work closely with leadership and who's ready to bring structure, precision, and process improvement to a growing finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, bank and credit card reconciliations, general ledger upkeep, and month-end close, while identifying ways to streamline and automate processes.
• Own the end-to-end payables process, from reviewing and posting invoices to running weekly payment cycles and processing expense reimbursements, while keeping vendor files current for year-end 1099 filings.
• Handle incoming receivables by posting deposits and confirming revenue is recorded correctly, building out the documentation needed to support a clean monthly close.
• Keep account reconciliations on schedule and financial reporting deliverables on track.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain thorough, accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Serve as a key point of contact with external auditors, vendors, and partners throughout the audit process. Be a responsive communicator throughout the process.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking projects.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors to prepare and file required tax documents.
• Keep a close eye on cash positions and banking activity, overseeing wire transfers and approving payments as needed. Partner with leadership on bi-weekly payroll, including preparing, reviewing, and reconciling payroll entries.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• High-visibility finance role with direct access to senior leadership.
• Tight-knit, professional team operating within a nationally recognized policy-focused association.
• This is a hybrid role with three days on-site per week.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced with credentials. You have a bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of accounting experience.
• Systems-savvy. You are comfortable with Microsoft Office, Sage Intacct, Paylocity, QuickBooks, and Concur.
• Technically strong. You have a deep knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll, and budgeting.
• Analytical. You are skilled at accounting research, precise calculations, and managing competing deadlines.
• Detail-driven. You have sharp critical thinking paired with exceptional attention to detail.
• Discreet. You are trusted to handle sensitive financial and organizational information with the utmost confidentiality and sound judgment.

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.