Associate Director of Finance

Description
Robert Half is partnering with a Philadelphia-based organization to identify an accomplished Associate Director of Finance to lead accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting functions. As Associate Director of Finance, you will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, delivering meaningful analysis, maintaining compliance, and improving operational effectiveness. This position also serves as a steward of internal controls, audit readiness, and grant compliance to support the organization's continued success.
Responsibilities:

• Direct financial planning activities, including annual budgeting, reforecasting, and resource allocation guidance to support organizational priorities.
• Lead the preparation and review of recurring and on-demand financial reports, including variance analysis, operating results, and presentations for leadership and governing bodies.
• Monitor financial performance across programs and departments, working with internal teams to investigate variances and recommend corrective action.
• Oversee core accounting operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll postings, journal entries, and the timely completion of month-end and year-end close.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliation review processes and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, research emerging guidance, and apply updates to organizational practices when needed.
• Design, implement, and periodically refine internal controls and financial procedures to reduce risk and strengthen accountability.
• Coordinate external audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and auditor communications while resolving questions efficiently.

Requirements

The ideal Associate Director of Finance candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education.

Other requirements for the Associate Director of Finance position include and are not limited to:

• 8+ years of accounting and finance experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Proficient in Office 365, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

For more information on this Associate Director of Finance role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact Sam Massie at 267.996.4324 and reference JO#03720-0013533966

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