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Aloha United Way (AUW) has served Oʻahu for over 100 years by connecting resources, organizations, and people to advance the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. Through programs like the statewide 211 Helpline, AUW leverages data to identify needs, mobilize resources, and advocate for systemic change.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aloha United Way is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a work environment that values and respects all employees. We encourage candidates from all spectrums of race, ethnicities, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, socio-economic backgrounds, and levels of physical ability to apply.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven accounting professional to join Aloha United Way's Finance team. The Accounting Director will serve as AUW's in-house accounting expert, responsible for leading all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and audit. This role is critical to ensuring AUW's fiscal integrity as both a direct nonprofit operator and as Hawaiʻi's trusted philanthropic intermediary. The position reports to AUW's Vice President of Finance, a licensed CPA, offering eligible candidates the opportunity to gain CPA-supervised professional experience credit toward licensure.

The ideal candidate brings deep accounting expertise, strong nonprofit experience, and a collaborative mindset. This role works closely with the Vice President of Finance, the Finance Manager, and AUW's leadership team, and serves as a trusted advisor on accounting and reporting matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage AUW's monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Prepare and present financial reports for management, Board, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Oversee complex balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accurate revenue/expense recognition, including fundraising campaign allocations.
• Partner with VP Finance to design and implement a total-cost allocation framework across all organizational activities.

Audit, Tax, and Compliance

• Serve as lead for the annual audit and IRS Form 990 preparation, coordinating all schedules, workpapers, and auditor communications.
• Oversee compliance with United Way Worldwide financial standards and governance reporting.
• File required tax and regulatory returns, including GET filings.
• Lead preparation of annual tax acknowledgements and donor reporting compliance.
• Maintain AUW's accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Support VP Finance in annual budget development.
• Support Finance Manager in budget vs. actual reviews, variance analysis, and Board reporting.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and investment oversight.
• Lead AUW's accounting system (MIP) administration, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and integration with StratusLIVE (CRM).
• Lead AUW's accounting system conversion (MIP and related tools), ensuring accurate data migration, alignment with GAAP and nonprofit best practices, and minimal disruption to financial operations.
• Champion digitization and automation of accounting workflows, eliminating paper-based and manual processes wherever possible.
• Work with VP Operations and VP IT to implement electronic approvals, document management, and reporting tools to increase accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Partner with VP Operations and VP IT with system upgrades, testing, documentation, and staff training.

Supervisory & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Supervise the Accounting team, providing oversight, coaching, and professional development.
• Partner with Finance Manager (campaign operations) to ensure seamless coordination between CRM and MIP processes.
• Collaborate across AUW departments, building trust and promoting transparency in financial management.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide financial expertise for grants management, cost allocations, and restricted fund tracking.
• Contribute to AUW's strategic planning and organizational initiatives as a senior finance leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Required: Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit sector experience or a current CPA license (if no nonprofit experience).
• Audit, tax, or public accounting background highly valued.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit compliance, grant reporting, and IRS/GAAP requirements.
• Proven ability to manage audits and regulatory filings with accuracy and timeliness.
• Adept at analyzing complex financial data, reconciling large data sets, and producing clear reports.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; collaborative and solutions-oriented.
• Demonstrated success in implementing process/system improvements that increased efficiency or transparency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and meet tight deadlines.

Pay Range: $85,000-$95,000

Benefits Include

• 100% Employee Medical Coverage; 85% Dependent Medical Coverage
• 401(k) and Roth with up to 4% Employer Match
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday package
• Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Hours, Employee Assistance Program, Ergonomics Reimbursement, Learning & Development opportunities, and more.
• Flexible schedule hybrid work model after first 3 months based on business needs.

All benefits are subject to eligibility and applicable waiting periods.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) is not available for this position.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Non-profit Organizations