Description Our client, well known, established and successful trade association, is recruiting for their new Director Finance. This exciting Director of Finance role will support a Vice President with strong tenure at the organization who is known to be a great mentor. The VP will also guide and support the transition for the new Director of Finance given their knowledge of the details of the position. There are plenty of areas to add a personal signature to the role including with systems and process enhancements as well as exposure to top management. Key duties for this newly opened Director of Finance position will include:Leading the preparation of the association's financial reporting package and related analyticsHands on leadership of the month end close including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and preparation of the financial statements for all affiliated entitiesSupervision, management and mentoring a staff of two responsible for accounting operations (A/R and A/P)Leading the budget, forecast and planning process and working with leadership of the operating departmentsOverseeing the annual external audit and act as lead liaison with outside CPA firmSupporting the preparation of annual tax return files including form 990, 990T and other necessary federal filingsWorking closely with outside departments and operations such as association membership and event planningSupervising the payroll process and review of related payroll filingsResponsibility for regulatory filings, various lobbying reports and overseeing the association's timekeeping systemAssisting with management of the association's investment portfolio working with outside investment managersDeveloping relationships with operational departments and providing financial as well as general business supportPerforming special projects as requested by leadershipPlease submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for consideration for this or one of our other immediate openings in the Washington, DC Metro area Requirements BS Accounting or Finance (or related area) with 10 or more years of finance and accounting experienceCPA and/or MBA is a plus Previous experience within a public accounting firm is a plusProven experience managing a finance and accounting staff of two or more Prior non-profit industry experience is a plusHands on Excel skills including use of pivot tables and LOOKUP functionsExperience with managing a month end close and responsibility for financial reporting Demonstrated knowledge of Great Plains, Intacct or similar level of mid-market accounting software product Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. (C) 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .