Director of Finance And Accounting

Andrews & Cole has been retained by a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing equal access to legal services in the DC Metro Area, in its search for a Head of Finance & Administration. Reporting to the CEO, this role is a critical member of the executive leadership team.

In this newly created role, you will transition the finance function in-house, developing a team and establishing finance systems. Excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to join the leadership team and partner closely with the CEO on strategic finance decisions.

Flexibility to work 100% onsite or as little as 2 days/month onsite. Excellent benefits including a 100% 401k match.

Responsibilities:

• Lead annual organizational budgeting, periodic forecasts, and multi-year financial planning.
• Provide the CEO, senior leadership team, and Board with financial analysis, variance explanations, cash-flow projections, scenario modeling, and recommendations.
• Monitor financial performance, revenue trends, commitments, and long-term sustainability; identify emerging financial risks and opportunities.
• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including financial reporting, month- and year-end close, internal controls, banking relationships, and cash management.
• Lead preparation for the annual independent audit, Form 990, and other financial and regulatory filings.
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards, grant and funding requirements, and applicable financial regulations.
• Lead the transition from outsourced finance services to an internal function, including systems, workflows, staffing, and continuity of critical deadlines.
• Lead and develop the Foundation's finance and operations team.
• Oversee business operations, including procurement, contracting, business insurance, technology systems and vendors, cybersecurity coordination, and operational risk management.
• Serve as the primary finance liaison to the Board of Directors and its finance-related committees.
• Prepare and present financial statements, dashboards, budget materials, audit updates, and other decision-making information for the Board and its committees.
• Coordinate relationships with auditors, banks, investment advisors, insurance providers, accounting specialists, and other financial and operational partners.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA and CPA required.
• 8+ years’ experience, including nonprofit financial management and staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, audits, restricted funds, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage accounting operations and improve financial systems, processes, and reporting.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable guidance for executive leadership, Board members, and non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead change, manage competing priorities, and build productive cross-functional relationships.

Final offers take into account experience, education, training, and other business and market factors. Candidates with broader or more specialized experience may be considered at a different level, which may impact the compensation package offered.