Director of Finance – Operations

Horizons Greater Washington

Director of Finance & Operations providing strategic and operational leadership across finance and HR at Horizons Greater Washington. Overseeing budgeting, compliance, and organizational systems in a part-time role.

Posted 7/10/2026part-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in nonprofit finance and operations, with a strong focus on budgeting, financial modeling, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Proven ability to lead audits, manage financial reporting, and support grant compliance while enhancing financial transparency.

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Nonprofit Finance ExperienceBudgeting and ForecastingFinancial ModelingAudit ManagementGrant Compliance

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Hard Skills

Budget DevelopmentFinancial ReportingAccounting FunctionsInternal ControlsFinancial AnalysisRisk ManagementGrant BudgetingPayroll CoordinationMonthly Close ProcessesFinancial Statement Preparation

Soft Skills

Systems ThinkingStrategic AdvisingCommunication SkillsOrganizational DesignCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OperationsFederal RegulationsState RegulationsGrant RequirementsFinancial HealthRisk AssessmentTransparency in Financial DataProgram BudgetingDevelopment Team SupportExternal Contractor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Develop financial models to support strategic decisions
Advise Executive Director and Board on financial health, risks, and growth scenarios
Present financials to Finance Committee and Board
Oversee accounting functions, including AP/AR, payroll coordination, and reporting
Manage external contractors (tech consultant, part-time controller, auditors, etc.)
Ensure accurate monthly close and financial statements
Maintain strong internal controls
Develop department-level budget tools for Program and Development teams
Oversee budget vs. actual reporting
Improve transparency and accessibility of financial data
Lead annual audit process
Ensure compliance with: Federal/state regulations, Grant requirements
Oversee insurance and risk management
Support Development team with grant budgets, financial reporting and ensure grant compliance and tracking
Partner with Human Resources on hiring strategy, compensation planning, and organizational design

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit finance and operations
Experience with audits, budgeting, and grants
Strong systems thinker, comfortable with building and maintaining processes
Comfortable in a small, fast-moving organization
10+ years experience preferred
Experience in growing or evolving nonprofit organizations strongly preferred
Background Check Requirements: Criminal records, fingerprinting, drug testing, child protection agencies, national sex offender registry

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
short and long term disability
group life insurance
accidental death & dismemberment insurance
401k
Employee Assistance Plan
10 paid holidays
week off between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Paid Time Off (PTO)