Senior Finance Manager (Non Profit)

Senior Manager, Finance – FP&A & Nonprofit Financial Management

Location: Northern Virginia / Alexandria, VA Area

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Only 2 Days Onsite Every Other Week

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $50–$60/hour W-2 | Target Conversion Salary: $105,000–$122,000, with potential flexibility

Position Overview

Our client, an established, mission-driven nonprofit organization in Northern Virginia, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Finance to lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and executive-level financial reporting.

This is a highly visible opportunity reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with significant exposure to executive leadership, the Finance Committee, Audit Committee, and Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of nonprofit financial management, strategic FP&A, board-level reporting, and finance leadership experience. This individual will play an important role in strengthening financial processes, supporting organizational growth initiatives, and providing actionable financial insights to leadership.

The position offers an attractive hybrid schedule, requiring only two days onsite every other week, along with the potential to transition into a permanent leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, multiyear financial forecasting, and ongoing financial planning activities.
• Partner with department and program leaders to develop monthly financial projections, monitor performance, and identify budget variances.
• Prepare financial models, business cases, and strategic analyses supporting new initiatives and long-term organizational planning.
• Develop financial reports and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Support financial modeling for business development initiatives, incentive structures, and organizational growth opportunities.

Executive Reporting & Board Committee Support

• Prepare and present financial reports, budget recommendations, and strategic financial analyses to senior leadership and the Board.
• Serve as a key finance liaison to the Finance Committee and Audit Committee, coordinating meeting materials, financial presentations, agendas, and documentation.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Review monthly financial statements and enhance reporting processes to improve accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.

Financial Operations, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Oversee financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, recommending improvements as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting principles and applicable federal and local tax requirements.
• Support annual audits, tax filings, month-end reporting, and financial governance activities.
• Oversee organizational insurance policies and related financial risk considerations.
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen financial accountability across departments.

Systems, Process Improvement & Leadership

• Support financial system enhancements, including ERP implementation planning, reporting customization, and chart-of-accounts improvements.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline financial processes.
• Partner with senior leadership to establish financial best practices and improve organizational decision-making.
• Educate department leaders and staff on budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal accountability.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• 2–5+ years of experience managing or leading a finance function.
• Nonprofit financial management experience required, including familiarity with nonprofit accounting principles and financial governance.
• Experience supporting Finance Committees, Audit Committees, and Board-level financial presentations.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, budget management, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience working with a large ERP or financial management system.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an additional four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience spanning both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
• Background supporting nonprofit membership organizations, associations, or other mission-driven institutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or Sage.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI-powered productivity tools.
• MBA or CPA designation.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, financial system transitions, or reporting automation initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on finance leader who enjoys combining high-level financial planning with day-to-day operational execution.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Confidence presenting financial information to executive leadership and Board committees.
• An understanding of nonprofit financial operations and governance.
• A collaborative, proactive approach to working with department leaders.
• The ability to improve financial processes, implement new technologies, and support organizational growth.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound financial judgment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Exceptional hybrid flexibility: Only two onsite days every other week.
• Direct CFO exposure: Work closely with executive leadership and Board committees.
• Strategic impact: Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting initiatives.
• Mission-driven environment: Support an established nonprofit organization with meaningful programs and initiatives.
• Technology modernization: Participate in financial systems and reporting enhancements.
• Long-term opportunity: Contract-to-hire structure with potential permanent conversion and career growth.

Compensation: $50-60/hour W-2 during the contract period, with an anticipated conversion salary of $105,000–$122,000 and potential flexibility based on experience.

Qualified candidates with strong nonprofit FP&A, finance leadership, and Board reporting experience are encouraged to apply.