Who We Are
The de Beaumont Foundation is a private charitable foundation that advances policy, builds partnerships, and strengthens public health to create communities where people can achieve their best possible health. We create and invest in bold solutions to make public health work better for everyone, through four main strategies:
- Advancing Policy: We advance policies that improve health and create thriving communities.
- Creating Partnerships: We build partnerships, often among unlikely allies, to help leaders achieve their shared goal of strengthening communities and improving lives.
- Strengthening the Public Health System: We support the state and local government public health workforce and create practical solutions that help professionals improve their impact.
- Improving Communication: We empower health communicators and build support for public health through research, training, and tools.
We fervently believe that the spirit in which we do our work is as important as the work itself. We pride ourselves on excellence, innovation, fostering collaboration between groups that might not otherwise interact, and a willingness to have fun with our work.
Position Overview – What You’ll Do
The Director of Tax, Audits, and Accounting is a senior finance leader owning the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the Foundation’s accounting function, including transaction processing, financial close, financial statement preparation, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Operations and working closely with the Director of Finance, this role has responsibility for the full accounting function across a multi-entity environment, including a private foundation and a public charity. This position oversees day-to-day accounting operations, leads the annual external audit and IRS Form 990 process, and serves as the Foundation’s internal expert on nonprofit accounting and tax compliance. Financial statements and accounting outputs produced by this role serve as the authoritative financial record used by the Director of Finance & Investments for budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and 2 strategic financial analysis. The Director ensures strong internal controls, audit-ready financials, and timely, accurate reporting that supports governance responsibilities, strategic decision-making, and longterm sustainability. The role combines hands-on operational responsibilities with senior-level partnership, requiring comfort moving between transaction-level detail and board-level reporting.
Responsibilities and Opportunities
Your day-to-day work will include activities such as:
Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting
• Lead and oversee the organization’s full accounting function and financial integrity across all entities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial records.
• Responsible for historical financial accuracy and compliance, including general ledger management, financial close, preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements, audits, and tax filings.
• Oversee transaction-level accounting and processes to support audit readiness, tax filings, and internal reporting.
• Stabilize, document, and consistently apply accrual accounting policies, including revenue and expense recognition for prepaid, deferred, and accrued items.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in a multi-entity, hybrid operating environment.
• Partner with programmatic and administrative teams to ensure appropriate financial classification, restricted fund management, and accurate reporting.
Audit, Tax, and Regulatory Compliance
• Lead the annual external audit as the primary point of contact for auditors; prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; and manage findings and follow-up.
• Oversee preparation, review, and timely filing of the IRS Form 990 and all required federal, state, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure continuous compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, tax regulations, and private foundation requirements.
• Monitor changes in nonprofit accounting guidance and tax law and assess implications for the Foundation.
• Maintain audit-ready financials year-round through disciplined close processes and documentation.
Financial Management, Cash Flow, and Investments
• Partner with the Director of Finance and Investments by maintaining short- and long-term cash flow forecasts to support IRS payout requirements, grantmaking, liquidity planning, and operational needs.
• Oversee revenue tracking and reconciliation across diverse funding streams, including grants, contracts, earned income, and other incoming funds.
• Reconcile investment activity, including capital calls, distributions, valuations, and realized/unrealized gains, in coordination with finance leadership and external partners.
• Support accurate financial reporting related to endowment and investment activity.
Systems, Process Improvement, and Cross-Functional Partnership
• Oversee and continuously improve financial systems and tools (e.g., accounting, AP, expense platforms), including documentation, testing, and staff training.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and scalability.
• Prepare financial analyses, variance reporting, and materials for senior leadership and Board committees as needed.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to leadership, balancing strong controls with a solutionsoriented, collaborative approach.
Qualifications – Who You Are
The ideal candidate will possess the attributes above and many of the following professional abilities and experiences.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant nonprofit accounting, audit, and tax experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on leadership of annual audits and IRS Form 990 preparation and review.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience operating in a multi-entity or fund-based environment.
Preferred Attributes and Experience
• Comfort operating in a multi-entity or fund-based environment with multiple funding sources and stakeholders.
• Deep familiarity with nonprofit governance, Board reporting, and audit committee support.
• Experience strengthening internal controls and implementing or improving accounting policies and systems.
• Comfort balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a lean, mission-driven organization.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance colleagues.
• High degree of integrity, attention to detail, sound judgment, and commitment to stewardship and accountability.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time position based in downtown Bethesda, MD, just outside of Washington, DC. de Beaumont follows a hybrid work model, with employees working in the office on some days and from home on others; individual schedules are confirmed with direct supervisors. All employees are required to attend (at a minimum) in-person bi-monthly team meetings, as well as twice-yearly weeklong all-staff meetings at the Bethesda office. The compensation offered for this role is competitive and is commensurate with the candidate’s experience. The salary range for this position is $145,000 – $180,000. In addition to competitive compensation, the Foundation provides outstanding benefits that include 100% paid employee health benefits, AD&D and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a guaranteed 5% employer contribution, generous paid time off (includes paid holidays, personal days, sick days, vacation, paid volunteer hours and flexible Friday), 14 weeks of paid parental leave, monthly tech stipend, and monthly wellness days. Additional benefits include eligibility for merit awards, annual COLA-informed salary adjustment, FSA, tuition assistance and reimbursement program, and professional development opportunities. The Foundation fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment and has been designated a “Great Place to Work.”
How To Apply
This search is being led by Emily Wexler and Sharon Gerstman on NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website. Early submission is encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The de Beaumont Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.