We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to support a mission-driven global nonprofit in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract position calls for someone who can guide financial strategy while remaining closely engaged in daily operations and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in large nonprofit environments, with particular strength in planning, revenue accounting, grant oversight, and forward-looking financial management. Exposure to international operations and nonprofit financial leadership credentials would be valuable in this role. Responsibilities: • Direct financial planning activities, including budgeting cycles, multi-scenario forecasting, and performance analysis that supports organizational decision-making. • Oversee revenue recognition practices to ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with applicable accounting standards. • Lead grant-related financial management by monitoring restricted funding, preparing reports for funders, and supporting compliance requirements. • Provide hands-on leadership across day-to-day finance operations while also advising executive stakeholders on strategic financial matters. • Develop and refine annual and periodic forecasts to help leadership assess risks, opportunities, and resource allocation priorities. • Partner with internal teams to translate programmatic and funding activity into clear financial insights and actionable recommendations. • Strengthen financial controls, reporting processes, and operational discipline across a complex nonprofit environment. • Support selected organizational finance functions beyond core planning and reporting needs, based on business priorities and team capacity.

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles with significant responsibility for organizational financial performance. • Demonstrated success in nonprofit organizations with annual revenue above $100M. • Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecast development. • Proven experience with revenue recognition and grant financial reporting in donor-supported environments. • Background working in organizations funded primarily through donors, philanthropy, or major grants. • Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in daily finance operations. • A finance or accounting credential is strongly preferred, though not required. • International finance experience is a plus.

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Washington, DC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
71.25 - 82.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to support a mission-driven global nonprofit in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract position calls for someone who can guide financial strategy while remaining closely engaged in daily operations and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in large nonprofit environments, with particular strength in planning, revenue accounting, grant oversight, and forward-looking financial management. Exposure to international operations and nonprofit financial leadership credentials would be valuable in this role. Responsibilities: • Direct financial planning activities, including budgeting cycles, multi-scenario forecasting, and performance analysis that supports organizational decision-making. • Oversee revenue recognition practices to ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with applicable accounting standards. • Lead grant-related financial management by monitoring restricted funding, preparing reports for funders, and supporting compliance requirements. • Provide hands-on leadership across day-to-day finance operations while also advising executive stakeholders on strategic financial matters. • Develop and refine annual and periodic forecasts to help leadership assess risks, opportunities, and resource allocation priorities. • Partner with internal teams to translate programmatic and funding activity into clear financial insights and actionable recommendations. • Strengthen financial controls, reporting processes, and operational discipline across a complex nonprofit environment. • Support selected organizational finance functions beyond core planning and reporting needs, based on business priorities and team capacity.
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