Director of Finance - Washington, DC

Our valued and renowned Nonprofit client located in Washington, DC is looking for its next Director of Finance.

He/she will be responsible for all finance and accounting leadership and strategy. This role reports to the CEO, along with the EVP and will ideally be on a CFO path with the organization.

This position is expected to be mostly in-office (4 days per week).  

The Director of Finance will partner and collaborate closely with stakeholders, senior management and the Board of Directors on a weekly basis. Exceptional professional skills are required, along with the willingness to support any and all staff members, stakeholders and scholars.  Our client is a research-focused public policy organization and is a national leader in developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

The Director of Finance will be responsible for all budget and forecasting, FP&A process and improvement, assisting with leadership of corporate policies, managing the annual audit, running all accounting and reporting, and all ERP decision-making.

Role Scope:

Finance

• Develop and utilizes forward-looking, predictive models, and activity-based financial analyses 
• Present financials monthly on both accrual and cash basis.
• Manage cash flow analysis and profitability standards.
• Manage banking and investment relationships.

Accounting 

• Lead and direct accounting team of 2-3 staff
• Oversees the preparation and communication of project financials for federal contracts and foundation grants
• Oversee and monitor internal controls and financial procedures.
• Coordinate audits and proper tax filings
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance 

Audit, Investments, and Board of Trustees

• Manage annual audit
• Lead/partner with investments custodian and ensures reporting meets approval of senior management and the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Manage and plan audit and trustee committee meetings 

Management

• Participates in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team.
• Run relationships with financial partners, including financial institutions, auditors, and public officials.
• Remains current on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
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• 10-15+ years’ experience in nonprofit/association finance and accounting, preferably with experience working in a nonprofit.
• A CPA or an MBA is required
• Commitment to acting with integrity and the utmost professionalism
• Excellent partnership skills are essential; with, the ability to manage, direct and support all staff members and associates
• He/she should offer outstanding attention-to-detail and a keen ability to work through challenges and support organization with financial solutions