Director of Accounting (San Diego, CA)

• The San Diego Food Bank feeds approximately 400,000 people every month in partnership with 450 nonprofit community partners.
• We are the fourth largest independent food bank in the country.
• We distributed 52 million pounds of food in fiscal year 2024-2025; almost 45% of that food being fresh produce.
• We have a 99% rating on Charity Navigator.

• Provide strategic oversight of the month-end close process, ensuring reporting integrity and alignment with organizational objectives; partner with the Accounting Manager who leads daily execution and review of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review and interpret consolidated and program-level financial reports, comparing actuals to budget and forecast; present key financial insights to the CFO and Finance Committee to support organizational planning and decision-making.
• Monitor and forecast organizational cash flow; recommend internal fund transfers to the CFO.

• Lead the organization-wide budgeting process and forecasting strategy, guiding department leaders.
• Analyze working capital projections at both the programmatic and consolidated levels.
• Prepare and present short-term cash and expense forecasts to support strategic decision-making.

• Oversee all financial compliance, tracking, and reporting for restricted grants and contracts.
• Ensure expenditures are aligned with funder restrictions and program budgets throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Collaborate with program and development teams to prepare financial reports for government, corporate, and foundation funders.

• Coordinate, in partnership with CFO, the annual external audit; federal, state, and local tax returns; and respond to government or grantor audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), and nonprofit accounting standards.
• In partnership with the CFO, develop and maintain the organization’s internal controls framework and risk mitigation strategies; provide oversight of compliance practices executed by the accounting team.
• Oversee business and legal filing requirements; respond to external information and regulatory inquiries.

• Hire, supervise, and mentor the accounting team, including the Accounting Manager; set priorities, provide guidance, and conduct performance reviews.
• Evaluate and adjust departmental structure to optimize workflow and team capacity.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with the Accounting Manager to streamline monthly financial workflows and document processes.
• In collaboration with CFO, identify and implement technology solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
• Maintain the fiscal year calendar, ensuring key deadlines for compliance, reporting, and audits are met.

• Support the CFO with financial analysis, modeling, and special projects.
• Participate in Finance and Audit Committee meetings to present financial trends, risks, and strategic insights.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team and contribute to organizational strategic planning by providing financial insight, long-term forecasting, and forward-thinking ideas that support sustainability and growth.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting or a closely related field.
• Master’s level education preferred.
• 7 years’ experience in accounting with proven track record of increasing responsibility.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• OR an equivalent combination of training, education and experience that would result in obtainment of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.

• GAAP and non-profit accounting standards, Uniform Guidance.
• Accounting software familiarity and experience implementing software programs to enhance innovation and technology in processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ability to perform V-lookups, pivot tables, and other complex formulas)
• Building and leading teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Work well in a fast-paced environment utilizing initiative, good judgment, flexibility and high energy.
• Operate computer and word processing software and other standard office equipment.
• Type accurately at a speed necessary to meet the requirements of the position
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment with areas of responsibility.
• Work independently and set priorities for a team.
• Professionally interact with volunteers, board members and donors.
• Organize research and maintain complex and extensive office files.
• Compose correspondence from brief instructions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare clear, accurate and concise records and reports.
• Use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned individuals.
• Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with officials and others encountered in the course of work.
• Problem-solve using analytical and reasoning skills.
• Supervise, manage and train staff and others.

• CPA preferred.

• A market-level competitive salary is between $150,000 - $170,000 based on experience. 
• The compensation package includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: 403(b) plan with 200% employer matching; excellent health care coverage with free employee medical, dental and vision plans; company paid term life insurance; and a generous accrual of paid vacation and sick leave.

• Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm.

• Interested and qualified candidates should apply below.
• Submissions missing a resume will not be considered for the position.
• Background check and drug test are required for the position before employment starts.

This is a management position
This is a regular full-time position