Senior Director of Finance, Arlington, VA

Senior Director of Finance, Arlington, VA

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.

Job Summary: The Senior Director of Finance is an integral member of the Social Impact team and acts as the primary financial officer of the organization, overseeing finance and accounting functions, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and outward-facing relationships. The Director reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and interfaces with Senior Management and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Management and Leadership
  • Serves as the primary financial officer of the company, directing and overseeing all aspects of finance and accounting.
  • Provides leadership for the continuous evaluation of short- and long-term strategic financial objectives.
  • Takes a hands‑on lead role in key strategic initiatives needed to achieve corporate financial objectives.
  • Establishes and maintains strong relationships with the company owners and Executive Vice Presidents, providing counsel on fiscal control, federal regulatory compliance, and the financial implications of business decisions.
  • Maintains relationships with external partners and stakeholders including financial advisors, auditors, and banks.
  • Ensures accurate and timely reports, analyses, and projections to facilitate effective financial management at project and corporate levels.
  • Collaborates across the organization to increase efficiency in financial processes that cross departmental lines and strengthen the financial management capability of staff.
  • Manages processes for financial forecasting, budgeting, consolidation, and reporting.
  • Ensures documented systems of finance policies and procedures.
  • Supervises the Controller and the Internal Controls and Financial Compliance Manager; may supervise additional staff as the company grows.
  • Creates a professional and collaborative work environment, coaching and mentoring team members, and managing performance of direct reports.
  • Anticipates future staffing needs based on workload projections.
• Accounting
  • Ensures the Controller and Accounting team achieve timely, accurate, and compliant execution of all accounting functions.
  • Maintains adequate internal controls over accounting and financial management transactions.
  • Oversees the preparation and communication of accurate monthly and annual financial reports.
  • Plans for growth and future needs of the Accounting function.
• Financial Planning and Management
  • Leads preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts, and provides regular variance reporting.
  • Provides cash flow projections and analyses to assist in managing the company.
  • Works with Executive Management to analyze the financial impact of strategic business decisions.
  • Leads initiatives to introduce new technology platforms that support improved financial analysis, management, and reporting.
  • Serves as the primary interface with federal and donor-specific auditors and backstops the controller as needed with respect to independent CPA audits.
  • Ensures proper filing of tax returns and submission of incurred cost proposals, including NICRA revisions.
  • Ensures accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with national and client-specific laws and regulations, including GAAP.
  • Keeps up-to-date on best practices and current developments in accounting, finance, and compliance.
• Other
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with substantial relevant coursework or equivalent experience; minimum 15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of financial, accounting, and payroll software; experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL, ReQlogic, Unanet, ADP Workforce, and QuickBooks a plus.
• Experience working with USAID and USG contracts in a for‑profit environment; knowledge of private foundations, other bilateral and multilateral donors preferred.
• Knowledge and experience preparing indirect cost submissions.
• Working knowledge of FAR and AIDAR.
• High level of integrity and dependability.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and manage well at all levels in the organization and with staff at remote locations.
• Proactive, collaborative, creative problem solver who can exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• International experience in a developing country setting and foreign language skills a plus.

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.