Director of Accounting and Financial Operations

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The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.

 

While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church’s teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East.  We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.

 

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Overview

The Director of Accounting and Financial Operations serves as a key leadership figure at the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund (KCCF), the world’s largest facilitator of Catholic philanthropy, having distributed over $200 million in charitable grants over the past five years. This role is instrumental in ensuring the financial integrity and operational excellence of KCCF’s donor-advised fund (DAF) program and other related entities. This position blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution, requiring a candidate who is equally comfortable developing financial policies and rolling up their sleeves to manage day-to-day accounting and operational tasks.

The role involves managing core accounting functions, overseeing financial reporting, processing financial transactions and driving process improvements across the organization. Success in this position requires a strong foundation in nonprofit accounting and financial or treasury operations, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a practical mindset suited to a mission-driven environment.

Core Responsibilities

Accounting

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities.
• Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Manage the annual audit process and the preparation of Form 990s, coordinating with external auditors and tax professionals.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures, with a focus on donor-advised funds and other charitable strategies.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis for the Board of Directors and various committees.

Donor Advised Fund Administration and Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day financial transactions, including processing payments, reconciling accounts and managing cash flows.
• Manage individual DAF accounting, including tracking contributions, investment income, grant disbursements, accounts payable transactions, and processing account level fees.
• Work with the client success team to ensure timely and accurate grant distributions and fund reporting.
• Assist in implementing technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations, GAAP and industry best practices related to donor-advised funds and other charitable strategies.

Skills Qualifications

Required:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Proven experience in financial or treasury operations.
• Ability to balance strategic financial oversight with hands-on transactional work in a lean team environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

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