VP​/Director of Finance Job in Chevy Chase, MD

Director Of Finance

Our client a non-profit in Montgomery County is looking for a Director of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance leader to oversee all finance and accounting functions across a complex, multi-entity organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations, reporting, treasury, internal controls, and systems optimization while serving as a key partner to executive leadership.

The position will provide critical support through financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow and liquidity analysis, modeling, strategic planning, risk assessment, and process improvement initiatives. This individual will play a highly visible role in helping leadership understand the organization's financial position, improve operational effectiveness, and support long-term decision-making.

• Lead finance and accounting operations across multiple entities.
• Oversee financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, and accounting processes.
• Prepare executive-level reporting, including budgets, cash flow, liquidity, and spending analysis.
• Provide financial modeling, forecasting, scenario analysis, and long-range planning support.
• Manage treasury operations, cash management, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, compliance, and risk management processes.
• Drive financial systems improvements, automation, and process optimization.
• Oversee system integration and reporting workflows across finance platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while ensuring accountability and execution.
• Partner with senior leadership, external advisors, consultants, and financial institutions.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred, MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Broad expertise across accounting, treasury, investments, tax, internal controls, and analytics.
• Strong business acumen with both strategic and hands-on leadership capability.
• Ability to tailor reporting and presentations to executive preferences.
• Experience partnering with outside accounting firms on tax and reporting matters.
• Strong Excel skills required;
  Intacct, Nexonia, and  experience preferred.
• Nonprofit and grant accounting experience helpful, but not required.
• Strong supervisory, collaborative, and adaptable leadership style.