Mission‑Driven Finance & Operations Leader

Christian Career; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Washington DC Methodist Church is seeking an Executive Director of Finance & Administration to lead financial strategy and oversee key administrative functions in a senior leadership capacity.

The role partners with church leadership to ensure alignment of resources with mission, maintains strong internal controls, and guides organizational effectiveness. Based in Washington, DC, this is a full-time, exempt position requiring in-person presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in finance, business, or related field preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, operations, administration, or nonprofit leadership within a nonprofit, faith-based, or mission-driven organization.
• Strong expertise in nonprofit accounting (GAAP, fund accounting, accruals).
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and complex financial systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships, and improve organizational processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial leadership and strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic guidance to leadership and board members.
• Oversee financial reporting, variance analysis, and audit processes.
• Ensure accuracy and transparency across all financial systems and reporting.
• Manage fund accounting and complex revenue streams, including restricted funds.
• Design and support annual planning processes aligned with organizational goals.
• Align financial and staff resources with strategic priorities.
• Develop metrics and reporting frameworks to track performance.
• Evaluate and improve operational workflows and internal systems.
• Strengthen processes to increase efficiency and reduce complexity.
• Provide strategic oversight to operations, facilities, vendor relationships, and HR strategy.
• Oversee HR functions, policy development, staff development, and culture initiatives.
• Serve as liaison to the board and committees; ensure regulatory and reporting compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Nonprofit accounting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in finance or related field

Job description

Washington DC Methodist Church is seeking an Executive Director of Finance & Administration to lead financial strategy and oversee key administrative functions in a senior leadership capacity.

The role partners with church leadership to ensure alignment of resources with mission, maintains strong internal controls, and guides organizational effectiveness. Based in Washington, DC, this is a full-time, exempt position requiring in-person presence.