Director of Accounting

High Point & Affiliated Organizations
New Bedford, MA
Program & Location: Administration, New Bedford, MA

Pay Range: Starting at $104,000 (education & experience dependent)

Status: Full Time Salaried Employee

Shift: 8:30am-5pm

Successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the not-for-profit healthcare industry. Candidates with experience in the preparation of the Uniform Financial Report (UFR).

Must have strong knowledge of accounting principles, analytical and computer skills, be well organized with the ability to research data sources. An ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, while being a self-starter and a team player with the ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize accounting skills to support a nonprofit organization provide diverse mental health, substance use disorder, and other support services for social challenges.
  • Oversees the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives;
  • Coordinates and reviews the preparation of annual budget;
  • Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies;
  • Supervision of accounting staff including maintaining staff by recruiting, selecting, and training employees;
  • Creating a well-supported accounting department, through coaching and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring and appraising job results;
  • Issue timely and complete financial statements, including actual to budget variances analysis;
  • Coordinates and reviews annual audits, including the preparation of the UFR;
  • Coordinates and reviews the federal and state tax returns;
  • Coordinates and reviews timely compliance filings with various agencies;
  • Provides financial analysis reports as needed;
  • Monitors compliance with debt covenants;
  • Monitors cost reimbursement contract’s billings and compliance;
  • Coordinates timely monthly and year end close process;
  • Presents financials to program management;
  • Ensures compliance with GAAP;
  • Maintains patient/client confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential;
  • Other assignments as deemed necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field;
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the not-for-profit healthcare industry;
  • Advanced excel skills;

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point recognizes, more now than ever, the need for a work life balance! Accounting staff are critical to the work that is done in the agency, ensuring that funds flow through the organization efficiently. Our leave time package for eligible staff is unmatched and allows employees the time off they need to rest, relax and enjoy life! High Point also understands the need to support and recognize staff diversity. In addition to our leave time package, we offer one floating holiday per quarter to allow staff the time off to observe and celebrate their cultures and beliefs! Also, we are consistently monitoring the economy and like agencies to adjust our pay grades at least once a year to, not only remain competitive, but to maintain livable wages. Continued education opportunities assist accountants in expanding their skills.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long & short term disability
  • Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
  • 403b - Retirement
  • FSA & DCA
  • PFML
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Bonuses & Referral
  • Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
  • Education days to use towards CEU's
  • Free meals at select programs and when available
  • Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

Posted 2026-01-29

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