Director of Finance and Administration

FosterThomas

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 130000 - 140000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DIRECTOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Are you energized by stepping into complexity and bringing order discipline and clarity where its needed most
Do you have a track record of strengthening financial operations improving reporting and driving accountability across an organization
Do you thrive in roles where you roll up your sleeves to solve problems and execute the work while applying strong judgment and critical thinking
Can you lead through change challenge assumptions and push for better outcomes while building strong collaborative relationships

If youre energized by challenge continuous improvement and the opportunity to make a measurable impact in an evolving organization this role may be the right next step for this position youll lead the day-to-day finance and administrative function for a 43-person association and play a key role in improving financial visibility cash flow management budgeting discipline and operational decision-making. Youll ensure the organization has accurate timely and actionable financial information to support executive leadership and Board-level decisions.

Youll have direct responsibility for the organizations financial operations including monthly close reconciliations reporting annual audits and overall financial discipline. Youll lead a small internal team and work closely with outsourced finance partners ensuring all work is aligned accurate and delivered on time. While we partner with an external firm that provides advisory and support you will own the day-to-day execution accuracy and timeliness of the organizations financial operations. This is a hands-on role that requires someone who is comfortable working in the details and ensuring the work gets done not just directing it.

Youll need a strong accounting foundation combined with the ability to operate tactically and with sound judgment. You should be comfortable rolling up your sleeves to solve problems improve processes and build operational discipline while also recognizing trends identifying issues quickly and translating financial data into practical actions.

This is a high-impact role suited for someone who thrives in a demanding environment and is motivated by solving challenges improving processes and delivering consistent results. While human resources and administration responsibilities are included your success will be measured first and foremost by your financial leadership operational execution and the tangible outcomes you deliver for the organization.

To succeed in this role youll take ownership move with urgency and be willing to dive into the details while driving broader organizational outcomes. Were committed to supporting the right candidates growth and will invest in development as you build your skills and leadership capabilities.

Key Accountabilities & Expected Outcomes

Deliver accurate timely and decision-ready financial reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
Own the monthly close process including reconciliations journal entries and supporting analysis ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and organizational standards.
Provide clear financial insights variance analysis and guidance that strengthen accountability and improve decision-making across the organization.
Maintain strong budgeting discipline proactively identifying and addressing variances in partnership with department leaders.
Ensure reliable cash flow forecasting and financial visibility to support operational stability and planning.
Strengthen financial operations reporting processes and internal controls to improve accuracy efficiency and scalability.
Ensure financial policies procedures and documentation are well-maintained compliant and aligned with audit expectations.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including AP AR payroll and financial administration ensuring accuracy and responsiveness.
Ensure strong financial controls including approval processes documentation standards segregation of duties and financial oversight practices are established maintained continuously improved and consistently followed throughout the organization.
Effectively coordinate with outsourced finance partners to ensure alignment accountability and high-quality execution.
Build and support a responsive accountable finance and administration function while fostering strong collaboration across the organization.
Support HR and administrative processes to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

Minimum qualifications include:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field required.
Strong accounting and financial management experience ideally within a nonprofit association or small-to-mid-sized organization.
Demonstrated experience managing budgeting financial reporting account reconciliations payroll administration and cash flow forecasting.
A hands-on approach with experience managing monthly close processes reconciliations financial analysis and supporting operational decision-making.
Proven ability to build structure establish controls and strengthen operational discipline across an organization.
Experience working directly with accounting systems and financial technology platforms; Intacct experience preferred; comfort working in the details is essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel.
Experience leading or coordinating the work of others in a collaborative team environment.

This position with BOMA International (including BOMI the institute) is currently located in Washington DC with in-office days required. The position offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent benefits package.

EEO Statement:FosterThomas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunities in recruitment hiring promotion training compensation and disciplinary action regarding the terms and conditions of employment. FosterThomas does not discriminate based on race religion national origin color age sex disability marital status gender identity genetic information sexual orientation or sex including pregnancy and childbirth veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

FosterThomas does not use third-party domains for recruiting or interviews.
Legitimate communications will always come from email addresses.
FosterThomas does not conduct interviews solely via text-based chat on Microsoft Teams.

Required Experience:

Director

DIRECTOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIONAre you energized by stepping into complexity and bringing order discipline and clarity where its needed mostDo you have a track record of strengthening financial operations improving reporting and driving accountability across an organizationDo you thrive in roles w...

DIRECTOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Are you energized by stepping into complexity and bringing order discipline and clarity where its needed most
Do you have a track record of strengthening financial operations improving reporting and driving accountability across an organization
Do you thrive in roles where you roll up your sleeves to solve problems and execute the work while applying strong judgment and critical thinking
Can you lead through change challenge assumptions and push for better outcomes while building strong collaborative relationships

Deliver accurate timely and decision-ready financial reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
Own the monthly close process including reconciliations journal entries and supporting analysis ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and organizational standards.
Provide clear financial insights variance analysis and guidance that strengthen accountability and improve decision-making across the organization.
Maintain strong budgeting discipline proactively identifying and addressing variances in partnership with department leaders.
Ensure reliable cash flow forecasting and financial visibility to support operational stability and planning.
Strengthen financial operations reporting processes and internal controls to improve accuracy efficiency and scalability.
Ensure financial policies procedures and documentation are well-maintained compliant and aligned with audit expectations.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including AP AR payroll and financial administration ensuring accuracy and responsiveness.
Ensure strong financial controls including approval processes documentation standards segregation of duties and financial oversight practices are established maintained continuously improved and consistently followed throughout the organization.
Effectively coordinate with outsourced finance partners to ensure alignment accountability and high-quality execution.
Build and support a responsive accountable finance and administration function while fostering strong collaboration across the organization.
Support HR and administrative processes to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

Minimum qualifications include:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field required.
Strong accounting and financial management experience ideally within a nonprofit association or small-to-mid-sized organization.
Demonstrated experience managing budgeting financial reporting account reconciliations payroll administration and cash flow forecasting.
A hands-on approach with experience managing monthly close processes reconciliations financial analysis and supporting operational decision-making.
Proven ability to build structure establish controls and strengthen operational discipline across an organization.
Experience working directly with accounting systems and financial technology platforms; Intacct experience preferred; comfort working in the details is essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel.
Experience leading or coordinating the work of others in a collaborative team environment.

Required Experience:

Director

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FosterThomas

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