Director of Finance And Administration

SpectrumCareers; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpectrumCareers is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration for a prominent nonprofit in Washington, DC. The role partners with Executive leadership to ensure sound financial management, compliance, transparency, and long-term fiscal sustainability.

Key responsibilities include overseeing accounting and administrative operations, budgeting, grant management, audits, and internal controls, while leading a dedicated finance team to strengthen the organization’s financial infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally in nonprofit settings.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, budgeting, reporting, and grant management.
• Experience with government/foundation grants, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, finance, and administrative operations.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis.
• Oversee nonprofit fund accounting, including restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Manage grant accounting and reporting for government, foundation, and other funding sources.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, nonprofit standards, and grant requirements.
• Coordinate the annual financial statement audit and Form 990 preparation.
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for the Executive Director, Board, and Finance Committee.
• Partner with program and operational leaders to monitor budgets and fund use.
• Oversee HR, benefits, contracts, and vendor relationships where applicable.
• Lead and develop finance/administrative staff and identify process improvements.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Fund accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Grant management

Leadership

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

ERP software

Job description

An established non-profit organization, is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration.

This role will partner closely with the Executive and senior leadership to ensure sound financial management, compliance, transparency, and long-term fiscal sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, finance, and administrative operations.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis.
• Oversee nonprofit fund accounting, including restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Manage grant accounting and financial reporting for government, foundation, and other funding sources.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and applicable grant requirements.
• Coordinate the annual financial statement audit and support preparation of Form 990.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for the Executive Director, Board, and Finance Committee.
• Partner with program and operational leaders to monitor budgets and ensure appropriate use of funds.
• Oversee administrative functions such as HR, benefits, insurance, contracts, and vendor relationships, as applicable.
• Lead and develop finance and administrative staff while identifying opportunities to improve processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA (highly preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and grant management.
• Experience with government and/or foundation grants, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems and advanced Excel.

The successful candidate will bring financial discipline, strategic perspective, and operational leadership to the organization. They will be comfortable moving between high-level financial strategy and hands-on accounting, while serving as a trusted partner to organizational leadership and ensuring the nonprofit has the financial infrastructure, controls, and reporting needed to achieve its mission.