About F.I.S.H.

F.I.S.H. of SanCap has been changing lives in our island communities since 1982. We started with people just lending a helping hand to those who live, work or visit here. Today we deliver a full array of social services, including food programs, island-based education, social and senior services, helping hands and financial assistance. We are the ground-zero source for help and networking for those in need.

Our Mission and Vision

F.I.S.H. of SanCap enriches the lives of all people living and working on Sanibel and Captiva islands by neighbors helping neighbors with social services, education, and food programs. We seek to create island communities where all people have the supports they need to thrive.

Position Summary

The Accounting Director performs a variety of bookkeeping, administrative and community social services tasks. The Director will:

• Perform bookkeeping functions.
• Provide analysis of finances relative to annual budget and program trends.
• Collaborate with department managers/directors to cultivate agency practices, protocols, policies and procedures.
• Manage some operations functions, including vendor contracts and insurance.
• Perform annual audit and necessary tax documents for FISH and FISH Foundation

Supervision

Reports directly to Executive Director with guidance and direction also from the President & CEO and Treasurer. No direct reports to the Accounting Director position.

Financial Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly and year-end closing: journal entries, reconciliations (bank, credit card, vendor), and financial statement preparation.
• Conduct revenue/expenditure analysis, cash flow and budget forecasting; maintain the chart of accounts and program/annual budgets.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable: issue invoices, record receipts, code entries, pay suppliers and debts on schedule.
• Track and monitor fixed assets.
• Process all donations and ensure accurate submission to the Development team.
• Prepare financial reports for the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, FISH Foundation, and Board of Trustees.
• Partner with leadership on financial analyses, external audits, and annual 990 filing; ensure timely filing of all required federal, state, and local documents.
• Provide clerical and financial support to management as needed.

Grant Financial Management

• Maintain grant reporting systems (federal, state, county, city); track expenditures against approved budgets and allowable costs.
• Prepare timely funder reports (drawdowns, reimbursements, interim/final statements) and reconcile grant activity monthly.
• Ensure compliance with HUD regulations, 2 CFR Part 200, and other applicable guidelines.
• Collaborate with program staff and the Grants & Marketing Director to align financial reporting with program deliverables.
• Implement best practices (internal controls, segregation of duties, compliance monitoring).
• Support audits and monitoring by maintaining complete, auditable grant records

Essential Program & Services Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Grants & Marketing Director to assist with Program Development Resource Manuals including outcome measurement tools.
• Assist all Program Directors and Managers with monthly reconciliations, annual budget process, and financial grant tracking/reconciliation.
• Provide monthly report(s) to Board and Management.
• Provide Marketing and Grants Department with financial information as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting/finance management, strong preference for non-profit finance and accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to be self-directed and complete tasks in accordance with deadline.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel); preferred experience with case management software systems.

How to Apply

• Please send a PDF cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected].
• We appreciate your understanding that we will not accept inquiries regarding the position over telephone.