CFO Jobs in District of Columbia

A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the finance industry has the primary responsibility of managing the financial actions of a company. This includes tracking cash flow and financial planning, analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses, and proposing corrective actions. A CFO also plays a critical role in shaping company strategies and supporting executive decision-making processes. They oversee all financial operations, direct the organization's financial goals, objectives, and budgets, and monitor the financial performance of the company.

Before becoming a CFO, a person may have served in roles like a Financial Controller, Director of Finance, or Chief Accounting Officer. Important skills for a CFO include strong analytical, strategic planning, and leadership skills. They should also have a deep understanding of corporate finance, risk management, and financial data analysis. A CFO should have strong communication skills, as they often need to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Certifications like CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or an MBA in finance can be beneficial for a CFO role.

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Deputy to the Chairman & Chief Financial Officer, EM-0501-00 (Merit Promotion)

  • US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Develops personnel plans (employee development, performance), processes, programs, and metrics in compliance with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the CFO Organization; leads...

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Deputy to the Chairman & Chief Financial Officer, EM-0501-00 (Public)

  • US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Develops personnel plans (employee development, performance), processes, programs, and metrics in compliance with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the CFO Organization; leads...

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Chief Financial Officer

  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) oversees the strategic development and maintenance of integrated budgeting, accounting, financial management, data analytics, financial modeling, and internal...

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Chief Financial Officer

  • District of Columbia Housing Authority
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

The position is responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide financial operations including budgeting, accounting, financial planning and analysis, procurement oversight, grants management, treasury management...

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Deputy to the Chairman & Chief Financial Officer, EM-0501-00 (Merit Promotion)

  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $325,000. To...

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Chief Financial Officer

  • Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

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PEPI: Senior Associate, CFO Services (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS) Washington D.C., DC, USA

  • Alvarez & Marsal
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Promote a team environment where diverse ideas and opinions are encouraged Share knowledge and experience, provide coaching to teammates Financial Acumen Ability to build various financial models and...

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CFO - Acute

  • Universal Health Services
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

The CFO job responsibilities will include: Maximize hospital financial performance....

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PEPI: Associate, CFO Services -- Digital Finance (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS) Washington D.C., DC, USA

  • Alvarez & Marsal
  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago

models, data analytics, and presentation skills CPA, CFA, MBA, or Master's Degree Preferred but not Required...

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Chief Financial Officer

  • Legal Aid DC
  • Washington, DC
  • 26 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 26 days ago

This role oversees financial planning and analysis, budgeting, accounting, audit, grants management, compliance, internal controls, cash management, and financial reporting....

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Chief Financial Officer

  • 1111 Denver Health and Hospital Authority
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Develops and maintains the financial plan to support the regular review of the facilities' capital development. (5%) Serves as member of and staffs the Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FAC)....

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Senior Director, Finance Technology & Data Enablement Office of the CFO Corporate Finance

  • FTI Consulting, Inc.
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

What You'll Do As a Senior Director of Finance Technology & Data Enablement within FTI's Office of the CFO ("OCFO") Solutions practice you'll collaborate closely with our CFO clients....

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PEPI: Manager, CFO Services--Digital Finance (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS)

  • Alvarez & Marsal
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Over 8 years of experience related to: Accounting / Finance, Financial Due Diligence, Restructuring, Investment Banking or Private Equity Complete proficiency in understanding financial models, data...

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PEPI: Senior Associate, CFO Services (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS)

  • Alvarez & Marsal
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Promote a team environment where diverse ideas and opinions are encouraged Share knowledge and experience, provide coaching to teammates Financial Acumen Ability to build various financial models and...

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Director, CFO Services (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS)

  • Alvarez & Marsal
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Description PEPI - CFO Services - Director OVERVIEW: A&M CFO Services work with private equity held portfolio companies and provide our clients with solutions to preserve and generate value for their...

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Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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CFO Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for CFO Jobs in District of Columbia

This is the average annual salary for CFO jobs in District of Columbia as reported by the BLS.

$317,096


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CFO positions.



Highest Education Level

CFOs in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Master's Degree
50.0%
Bachelor's Degree
40.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.3%
High School or GED
1.7%
Associate's Degree
1.6%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CFOs in District of Columbia
10+ years
31.7%
6-8 years
28.2%
2-4 years
12.7%
8-10 years
12.6%
4-6 years
9.2%
1-2 years
5.5%


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