job summary: The Director of Finance oversees all aspects of the day-to-day accounting and financial control functions. The Director of Finance's core duties include leading the Finance team in the performance of ongoing financial and accounting activities, managing the annual budgeting and planning process, and acting as a strategic partner for senior leadership to maximize and strengthen organizational capacity. This position has direct management responsibilities over the three person Finance team and will be expected to maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization. location: Washington, District Of Columbia job type: Permanent salary: $120,000 - 140,000 per year work hours: 9 to 5 education: Master of Business Administration experience: 10 Years responsibilities: Oversee all financial and project/program accounting, leading a team of direct reports in the performance of daily financial activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and journal entries. Partner with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making, planning, and operations. Collaborate effectively with cross-divisional and cross-departmental (non-financial) colleagues to prepare, monitor/adapt, and review all financial plans and budgets; translate financial concepts, lead trainings, and provide financial tools as needed to facilitate team-wide understanding and ensure proper budget execution. Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting. Analyze and present financial reports in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining open lines of communication and regular meeting rhythms with business unit stakeholders to keep spending on track. Manage the financial statement formulation process and clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements. Serve as the final internal authority on quality and accuracy of all financial data, reporting, and audit coordination. Work closely with key external partners (including tax CPA, insurance brokers, tax authorities, and auditors), maintaining clear and professional communication on high level accounting, compliance, and reporting tasks. Track tax, compliance, and insurance audit reporting due dates and ensure timely delivery of accurate information and reporting. Implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices, regularly assessing current processes and procedures for opportunities to streamline or improve financial operations. qualifications: Bachelor's degree, with CPA/MBA or related degree strongly preferred. At least 10 years of post-college professional experience, with 7+ years of broad financial experience with increasing levels of responsibility and complexity of financial transactions. At least 3 years of experience managing direct reports. Experience with multi-divisional and multi-company accounting. Extensive knowledge of GAAP. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks Online, . Ability to pass required background and credit checks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be extremely comfortable interacting on the phone and in-person with customers and external partners. Demonstrated experience managing, implementing, and executing challenging operational details. Flexibility and drive to work until the job is done. Proven ability to lead a team and achieve the objectives for the department set by the CFO and CEO. skills: CPA Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.