Mission-Driven Finance & Operations Leader

Christian Career Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Christian Career Center in Washington, DC seeks an Executive Director of Finance & Administration to serve as a key member of the senior leadership team. This role provides strategic financial leadership and oversees core administrative functions to support long-term sustainability and operational excellence.

The position drives financial strategy, planning, and reporting while guiding human resources, operations, and governance for a faith‑based organization that values inclusivity and mission

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial 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.
• Provide strategic oversight of HR functions, including policy development, talent management, staff development, and organizational culture initiatives.
• Inspect and guide governance, compliance, and internal controls.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP / fund accounting

Audit & compliance oversight

Strategic partnership with leadership

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems (fund accounting)

Audit management tools

Job description

Christian Career Center in Washington, DC seeks an Executive Director of Finance & Administration to serve as a key member of the senior leadership team. This role provides strategic financial leadership and oversees core administrative functions to support long-term sustainability and operational excellence.

The position drives financial strategy, planning, and reporting while guiding human resources, operations, and governance for a faith‑based organization that values inclusivity and mission