Senior Director, Finance

American Society for Training and Development; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Association for Talent Development (ATD) in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Senior Finance Director to lead financial strategy, planning, and operations, reporting to the President & CEO and serving on the Senior Leadership Team. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support mission-critical priorities.

You will oversee accounting, treasury, contracts, compliance, and risk management, and drive process improvements with a focus on nonprofit governance and long-term

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including significant team leadership and organizational financial management responsibility.
• Experience leading accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial planning and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership team, recommending actions to improve performance and support long-term sustainability.
• Evaluate the financial risks and returns of organizational initiatives, investments, pricing, staffing, and new business opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial results, analyses, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Oversee accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and monthly and annual close.

Skills

Financial strategy

Leadership

Budgeting & Forecasting

GAAP

Nonprofit accounting

Board reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Job description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Job Description:

As the Senior Finance Director at ATD, you will lead financial strategy, planning, and operations to support the organizationâs long-term financial health. Reporting directly to the President & CEO and serving on the Senior Leadership team, you will provide financial guidance to support organizational priorities and business decisions. This role oversees accounting, financial planning and analysis, commercial finance operations, contracts administration, and compliance and risk management, combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight.

About ATD

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the premier membership organization for professionals in the learning and talent development field. Our mission is to create a world that works better by empowering professionals to develop talent in the workplace. Through training programs, membership, globally recognized certifications and events, we support individuals and organizations in talent development to perform at the highest level.

What Youâll Do

Financial Leadership and Strategy

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership team, recommending actions to improve performance and support long-term sustainability
• Evaluate the financial risks and returns of organizational initiatives, investments, pricing, staffing, and new business opportunities
• Prepare and present financial results, analyses, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors
• Partner with department leaders to evaluate business performance and strengthen financial accountability

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Analysis

• Lead annual operating and capital budgets, including guidance, departmental reviews, and consolidation
• Direct forecasting and long-range planning, evaluating assumptions and incorporating changes in revenue, expenses, staffing, and business conditions
• Oversee financial modeling, scenario analysis, variance reporting, and performance measurement across ATD's business lines
• Partner with HR on workforce planning and compensation assumptions and with BI & Analytics on consistent financial reporting

Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Treasury

• Oversee accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and monthly and annual close
• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets
• Oversee annual audits, tax reporting, and implementation of audit recommendations
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, and investment activities
• Oversee invoicing, collections, and revenue processes across ATD's products, programs, and services
• Provide financial oversight for international operations and expansion, coordinating accounting, banking, tax, and regulatory requirements with internal teams and external advisors

Contracts, Risk, and Compliance

• Oversee contracts administration, ensuring appropriate financial review, controls, and adherence to organizational policies
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel on contract terms, financial obligations, and related business matters
• Lead risk and compliance activities, identifying financial, contractual, and operational risks and recommending mitigation strategies
• Maintain policies and practices that support compliance with applicable financial regulations and nonprofit reporting requirements

Financial Systems and Process Improvement

• Partner with IT, BI & Analytics, and other departments to improve integrations, reporting capabilities, and data accuracy
• Streamline financial processes through technology and automation, establishing clear ownership and consistent procedures across departments

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop staff across accounting, FP&A, commercial finance operations, contracts administration, and compliance and risk management
• Set priorities and performance expectations, balancing daily operations with strategic initiatives
• Support professional development, cross-training, and succession planning while building a collaborative, service-oriented team

What Weâre Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including significant team leadership and organizational financial management responsibility
• Experience leading accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial planning and analysis
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Experience in a nonprofit, membership association, or