Director of Accounting and Financial Operations

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Overview

The Director of Accounting and Financial Operations serves as a key leadership figure at the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund (KCCF), the world’s largest facilitator of Catholic philanthropy, having distributed over $200 million in charitable grants over the past five years. This role is instrumental in ensuring the financial integrity and operational excellence of KCCF’s donor-advised fund (DAF) program and other related entities. This position blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution, requiring a candidate who is equally comfortable developing financial policies and rolling up their sleeves to manage day-to-day accounting and operational tasks.

The role involves managing core accounting functions, overseeing financial reporting, processing financial transactions and driving process improvements across the organization. Success in this position requires a strong foundation in nonprofit accounting and financial or treasury operations, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a practical mindset suited to a mission-driven environment.

Core Responsibilities

Accounting

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities.
• Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Manage the annual audit process and the preparation of Form 990s, coordinating with external auditors and tax professionals.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures, with a focus on donor-advised funds and other charitable strategies.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis for the Board of Directors and various committees.

Donor Advised Fund Administration and Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day financial transactions, including processing payments, reconciling accounts and managing cash flows.
• Manage individual DAF accounting, including tracking contributions, investment income, grant disbursements, accounts payable transactions, and processing account level fees.
• Work with the client success team to ensure timely and accurate grant distributions and fund reporting.
• Assist in implementing technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations, GAAP and industry best practices related to donor-advised funds and other charitable strategies.

Skills Qualifications

Required:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Proven experience in financial or treasury operations.
• Ability to balance strategic financial oversight with hands-on transactional work in a lean team environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Systems/Technical Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with donor-advised fund platforms is a plus.

Authorization to work in the United States is required

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location.  At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $104,500 - $172,400.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related major is required.
• CPA and prior experience in Public Accounting is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Relevant experience could be gained at the charitable operations of a financial institution, national non-profit charities, community foundations or specialized outside service providers

Physical Demands