Description Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us! As the Accounting Director, you will provide supervision and leadership to the accounting department that ensures timely and accurate preparation of the financial statements and other reporting. This includes oversight of the daily financial duties including AP, AR, Payroll, banking, fixed assets and general ledger through supervision of the staff supporting these functions. Maintain all banking relationships and implement improvements to banking processes. Plan, organize and coordinate the year-end process with external auditors and ensure timely tax filings. The Accounting Director is responsible for all accounting functions for a $225 million organization; this requires support for all 350 budgeting units, 26 Lines of Service, and Central Support functions. This includes a minimum of 35 financial statements for 350 business units monthly, all audit related issues, banking, outside reporting and tax preparation for 5 organizations that roll up under Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Job Requirements: Four year BA or BS degree in Accounting or related field required 7+ years progressive accounting experience including 3 years supervisory/leadership experience required Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP is required; CPA very strongly preferred Strong technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel required Must possess strong leadership and Communication skills (listening, speaking, and writing) to include the ability to give work direction, lead and promote teamwork throughout the organization. Analytical, investigative, and organizational skills Must be well organized and detail oriented to complete work correctly and in a timely manner. Interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, firmness, the ability to provide constructive criticism, and to teach others are essential. Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. It is the expectation that all LSS/CHS employees will behave in a manner that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.