Assistant Director of Finance

CFS; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

CFS in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an onsite finance leader to oversee daily operations and supervise a small finance team. The role collaborates with senior finance leadership across the general ledger, month-end close, billing, revenue tracking, and audit support.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance with nonprofit accounting experience and supervisory responsibilities; Sage 300 and advanced Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Nonprofit accounting and finance experience (required).
• Progressive accounting or finance experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial reporting.
• Sage 300 experience (preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience supporting audits and financial analysis (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations and supervise Accounts Payable and Billing team members.
• Manage general ledger activity, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
• Monitor billing, accounts receivable, contract activity, and revenue tracking to support accuracy and timely reporting.
• Assist with audit preparation by supporting schedules and financial documentation.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and reconciliations while partnering with senior finance leadership.
• Complete ad hoc tasks and projects as requested.

Skills

Nonprofit finance

Supervisory experience

General ledger accounting

Audit support

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 300

Excel

Job description

Join CFS for a stable, onsite finance leadership role in Silver Spring, MD with free parking and 8a-4p hours. This position offers a visible supervisory scope, close collaboration with senior finance leadership, and broad exposure across general ledger, month-end close, billing, revenue tracking, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations and supervise Accounts Payable and Billing team members
• Manage general ledger activity, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes
• Monitor billing, accounts receivable, contract activity, and revenue tracking to support accuracy and timely reporting
• Assist with audit preparation by supporting schedules and financial documentation
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and reconciliations while partnering with senior finance leadership
• Complete ad hoc tasks and projects as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• Nonprofit accounting and finance experience (required)
• Progressive accounting or finance experience with supervisory responsibilities
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial reporting
• Sage 300 experience (preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills and experience supporting audits and financial analysis (preferred)

Tools and Technologies

• Sage 300
• Excel

Compensation and Work Setup

Salary: USD 83,000 to 93,000 per year

Location: Silver Spring, MD (onsite)

Schedule: 8a-4p

Why This Opportunity

• Mission-driven nonprofit environment with meaningful impact in the community
• Leadership role with direct supervision of Finance team members
• Partner closely with executive finance leadership on reporting, analysis, and strategic projects
• Broad exposure across general ledger, month-end close, audits, billing, contracts, and core financial operations
• Opportunity to strengthen leadership skills through mentoring and staff development
• Collaborative team culture with cross-functional exposure across the organization
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and financial reporting initiatives
• Sage 300 experience is highly valued, with room to apply technical expertise