Chief Finance & Operations Leader (Nonprofit)

Andrews & Cole, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% 401k match

Job summary

Andrews & Cole, LLC, has been retained by a leading nonprofit in the DC Metro Area to recruit a Head of Finance & Administration. The role leads the in‑house transformation of the finance function and partners with the CEO on strategic decisions.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and cash management, and build a dedicated finance and operations team while migrating from outsourced services.

Qualifications

• BS/BA and CPA required.
• 8+ years’ experience in nonprofit financial management and staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, audits, restricted funds, and internal controls.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasts, and multi-year financial planning.
• Provide the CEO and Board with financial analysis, variance explanations, and cash-flow projections.
• Oversee accounting cycle, reporting, year-end close, and internal controls.
• Coordinate annual audits, Form 990, and regulatory filings.
• Transition finance from outsourced to in-house with systems, staffing, and processes.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, insurance, tech systems, and vendor relations.

Skills

Nonprofit financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Strategic leadership

Communication to executives

Education

BS/BA and CPA required

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Andrews & Cole, LLC, has been retained by a leading nonprofit in the DC Metro Area to recruit a Head of Finance & Administration. The role leads the in‑house transformation of the finance function and partners with the CEO on strategic decisions.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and cash management, and build a dedicated finance and operations team while migrating from outsourced services.