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Dir of Accounting & Finance

CFS

Notre Dame, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Banking Services, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Plan, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Change Management, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Cross-Functional, Distribution Channel, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Administration, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Costs, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Liquidity, Marketing, Mentoring, Nonprofit, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Payroll Management, Performance Metrics, Physical Inventory, Process Improvement, Process Management, Product Programs, Product/Service Launch, Profit & Loss, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Royalties, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Tax, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Scalability, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Variance Analysis, eCommerce
LOCATION
Notre Dame, IN
POSTED
10 days ago




Director of Accounting and Finance


Location: South Bend, IN









Salary range: $110,000 – $130,000

Position Overview:


Our client is seeking a Director of Accounting and Finance to lead and strengthen the organization’s financial operations while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership. This role combines hands-on oversight with forward-looking financial strategy, ensuring accurate reporting, scalable systems, and disciplined growth.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, operational leadership, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights across a dynamic, multi-channel business environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Director of Accounting and Finance:


Financial Leadership & Oversight



  • Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll coordination, and month-end/year-end close

  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable nonprofit standards

  • Oversee audit processes and required filings (e.g., Form 990)

  • Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and regulatory compliance

  • Manage sales tax strategy including nexus, filings, and automation


Strategic Financial Leadership



  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on financial planning and business performance

  • Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting, including scenario planning

  • Deliver financial reporting, variance analysis, and KPIs to leadership and board stakeholders

  • Oversee cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships


Revenue & Operational Accounting



  • Oversee accounting for product-based operations, including inventory, cost of goods sold, and returns

  • Ensure accurate multi-channel revenue recognition across eCommerce, third-party platforms, and distribution channels

  • Lead royalty or contract-based revenue accounting processes, including accruals and payments

  • Align financial data with sales and inventory reporting to drive profitability insights

  • Manage physical inventory processes and reconciliation


Systems & Process Optimization



  • Lead ERP and financial system administration and optimization

  • Drive improvements in reporting, workflows, and automation (including AI where applicable)

  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure systems support growth and operational needs


Cross-Functional Partnership



  • Collaborate with leadership across sales, marketing, production, and operations

  • Provide financial guidance on product launches, initiatives, and strategic investments


Team Leadership



  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team

  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

  • Drive change management initiatives related to systems and process improvements


Qualifications for the Director of Accounting and Finance:



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP; nonprofit accounting experience preferred

  • Experience in product-based businesses (inventory, COGS, returns strongly preferred)

  • Background in multi-channel revenue environments (eCommerce, third-party platforms, distribution)

  • Familiarity with sales tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions

  • Experience with ERP systems and process optimization

  • Exposure to royalty or contract-based revenue models is a plus

  • Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

  • Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills


What’s Offered for the Director of Accounting and Finance:



  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

  • Collaborative, mission-driven work environment

  • Opportunity to influence strategy and drive operational excellence

  • Stable, growth-oriented organization with a strong leadership team


Why This Role?


This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you can shape financial strategy, modernize systems, and partner directly with executive stakeholders to guide organizational success.







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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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