Director Finance and Accounting
Detroit Regional Chamber • Detroit, Michigan • Full Time • $120,000–$120,000 / year
Posted on Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Detroit Regional Chamber in Detroit, MI is looking to hire a full-time Director, Finance and Accounting to manage the day-to-day accounting operations. Do you have excellent planning, organization and deadline management skills? Are you a critical thinker and practical problem solver? Do you want to work for a nonprofit that offers growth opportunities and hybrid work environment? If so, please read on.
This position earns a competitive salary of $120,000 a year. We provide great benefits, including health, dental, vision, a safe harbor 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. Additionally, we offer business mileage reimbursement and a hybrid work environment that allows you to work from home. If this sounds like the right nonprofit opportunity for you, apply today.
ABOUT DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER
Detroit Regional Chamber has been in business for over a century and is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. As the voice of business in the Southeast Michigan region, our mission is to create a business-friendly climate and valuable experiences for members. We lead a robust economic development strategy and meet with some of Michigan's most influential audiences at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Our nonprofit seeks to help local businesses thrive, and our employees are the best at helping us to reach that goal.
The Detroit Regional Chamber was named as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace six years! In addition to an inclusive work environment, competitive wages, a diverse benefits package, and a wide array of professional development opportunities, our employees work in the heart of downtown Detroit and play an active role in the resurgence of this great region.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director, Finance and Accounting is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the Detroit
Regional Chamber and supervising accounting staff. The position supports the accurate, timely, and consistent completion
of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, projection, audit, and grant-related activities.The Director reviews staff work,
coordinates workloads and deadlines, maintains appropriate controls and documentation, and helps improve accounting
processes. The role also supports staff development, cross-training, and continuity within the accounting department
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Progressive accounting and finance experience, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, account
- reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Experience coordinating budgets, forecasts, projections, audits, or other recurring financial processes.
- Experience supervising, reviewing, coaching, or developing staff.
- Demonstrated critical-thinking, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and appropriate documentation.
RESPONSIBLITIES FOR A DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting - manage the day-to-day accounting activities and coordinate monthly and year-end close processes, review accounting work and prepare confidential accounting activities
Budgeting, Projections and Management Reporting - coordinate the annual budget and monthly projection processes, review assumptions and variances and prepare financial information
Audit, Grants and Compliance - coordinate external audit activities and review grant financial reports
Staff Supervision, Controls and Process Improvements - supervise accounting staff, monitor internal controls and identify practical improvements involving workflow
Department Support - provide day-to-day coverage in absence of leadership and support finance department projects
WORK SCHEDULE FOR A DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
This position is full-time and typically works Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Hybrid work from home on Monday and Friday, in office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ACCOUNTING TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this nonprofit job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
The Detroit Regional Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: 48226
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