Director of Accounting

VCP PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS!! 

• Employees pay $0 out-of-pocket towards health, vision and dental premiums 
• VCP offers a 401k plan at a 4% match 
• Employees receive 6 weeks of paid time off in addition to major holidays 

Veterans Community Project (VCP) Overview?? 

VCP was founded in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2016 by a group of combat Veterans shaped by their military service and began with a determination to do better for Veterans in need. Today, we’re growing nationwide to serve more Veterans everywhere, ensuring no one is left behind. Our founders’ solution was simple: provide Veterans experiencing homelessness with a home of their own and wraparound case management services that leverage the support of the community to not only get them back on their feet, but ensure they continue standing. Our proven model has an 85% success rate at getting Veterans back on their feet. 

The Team?? 

We, the team members?and co-founders of VCP, operate with innovation, entrepreneurism, and grit in our mission to serve those who served. We move with swift, bold action, driven by purpose. We believe in collaboration, community, compassion, and above all, serving Veterans with dignity and respect. We serve all Veterans with that ethos—regardless of length or type of service, or discharge status. 

Position Summary 

The Director of Accounting is responsible for leading the accounting operations of VCP, including financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and audit coordination. This role partners closely with the CFO to ensure financial systems and processes support the organization’s mission and strategic goals. The Director will also develop dynamic reports, conduct financial analysis, and implement best practices to optimize efficiency and transparency. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. 
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and other applicable standards. 
• Oversee capital campaign reporting and collaborate with national and local teams to ensure accuracy and alignment. 
• Develop and monitor performance benchmarks and KPIs.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process; report significant variances to leadership. 
• Conduct financial analysis with a focus on capital projects and strategic initiatives. 
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. 
• Manage tax filings for both for-profit and nonprofit entities. 
• Ensure compliance with all government reporting requirements. 
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support cross-functional teams. 
• Foster collaboration across departments and promote a culture of philanthropy. 
• Represent and share the VCP mission and story with stakeholders. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Competencies Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration. 
• Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a management-level accounting role. 
• Preferred: Experience with nonprofit accounting, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations. 
• Required: Experience with general ledger software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Intacct, or a comparable system). 
• Preferred: Experience with CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge, Virtuous, or Salesforce. 
• Required: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas). 
• Strong communication skills across diverse audiences; discretion in handling sensitive information. 
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement. 
• Self-motivated with a track record of setting and achieving goals. 
• Excellent customer service orientation for both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate effectively with team members. 
• Strong performance management and accountability skills. 

This job description should be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible. 

Veterans Community Project is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All VCP employees, other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but no limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.