Director, Specialized Accounting​

Position Reports to: Controller Department: Finance Location: US-based remote, with a strong preference for candidates within commutable distance to one of NFF’s Offices (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Los Angeles) Salary Range: $129,400 - $143,800

About Nonprofit Finance Fund

Nonprofit Finance Fund ® (NFF ® ) is a nonprofit lender, consultant, and advocate. Since 1980, we’ve helped organizations access the money and resources they need to realize their communities’ aspirations. Alongside others, we’re working to build community wealth and well-being and put affordable housing, essential services, quality jobs, and excellent education within reach of more people. To learn more, visit nff.org . Learn more about our work to achieve our vision through our Theory of Change and Values .

About This Role

The Director, Specialized Accounting plays a critical role in supporting NFF’s financial integrity, compliance, and operational effectiveness. This role leads key accounting work streams with a primary focus on grant accounting and compliance, New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) accounting support, and special projects as they arise. As a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), NFF integrates mission and capital across its work. This role partners closely with program, lending, and finance colleagues to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong stewardship of restricted funds, and compliance with federal and funder requirements. This Director role is well-suited for a detail-oriented, analytical professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

NFF has offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Los Angeles. This is a US-based remote role, with a strong preference for candidates within commutable distance to one of NFF’s offices. NFF has core business hours where we expect all staff to be available from 9 am to 5 pm local time, and occasional travel (20%) is required.

What You Will Do

Essential responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

Grant Accounting, Compliance, and Reporting (35%)

• Manage financial review, accounting, and reporting for assigned grants, including federal grants subject to Single Audit requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition for grants and contributions in accordance with GAAP, FASB guidance, and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to grant revenue, expense allocations, and releases from restricted net assets.
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