Director of Finance Jobs in District of Columbia

A Director of Finance plays a crucial role in the finance industry by overseeing all financial activities, planning for long-term financial goals, and generating financial reports. They assess and manage financial risks, supervise cash management activities, develop financial strategies, and ensure adherence to budgets. Their responsibilities also extend to the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the state and federal regulations. They oversee and support the finance team, monitor financial details to ensure legality and make investment plans.

Important skills for a Director of Finance include strong leadership, excellent communication, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of financial software and databases. They should be able to work with senior management and present financial information clearly and concisely. In terms of qualifications, they should have a degree in finance, economics, or a related field, although an MBA or a certification like a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is often preferred. Prior to becoming a Director of Finance, an individual may have roles such as Finance Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, or Chief Financial Officer.

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Senior Director, Nonprofit Finance ( Hybrid )

  • Sunflower Services PBC
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Senior Director of Nonprofit Finance Department: Partner Solutions Finance Location: Hybrid, based in Washington, DC, or Durham, NC; or Remote in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New...

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Director, Nonprofit Financial Reporting ( Hybrid / Remote )

  • Sunflower Services PBC
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: Director, Nonprofit Finance Reporting Department: Partner Solutions Finance Location: Hybrid, based in Washington, DC, or Durham, NC preferably; or Remote in Maryland, New Jersey, New York...

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Director of Finance

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

modeling Support process improvement initiatives and financial systems optimization Preferred Competencies Strategic Financial Leadership Financial Planning & Analysis Nonprofit Association Finance...

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Finance Director

  • Nuru International
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

planning, audits, and donor reporting....

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Director, Financial Communications - Healthcare & Life Sciences

  • FTI Consulting, Inc.
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Additional Tasks Efficiently utilize research tools including but not limited to Bloomberg, AlphaSense, FactSet, Capital IQ, Thomson, and other databases....

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Director of Finance

  • Quadrant
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) exp the companys annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning....

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Director of Finance and Operations

  • Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team who provides strategic leadership and oversight of all financial, administrative, and operational functions...

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Director, Finance and Operations, The AI Access Initiative

  • Evidence Action
  • DC
  • 8 days ago
  • DC
  • 8 days ago

Run analyses to drive strategic organizational decisions: Build financial models, scenario plans, and organizational forecasts to support strategic decision-making in a fast-scaling environment....

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Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting

  • The Ritz-Carlton
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Assists in the development and implementation of property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brands target customer...

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Client Director - Financial Services

  • ServiceNow
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

Company Description It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow...

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Director of Finance

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago

Director of Finance Non-Profit Organization & Hybrid in DC!...

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Director of Finance & Operations

  • Horizons Greater Washington
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

Job Type Part-time Description The Director of Finance & Operations is a part time (average ~20 hours/week, with seasonal variability) and reports to the Executive Director....

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Assistant Director of Finance - Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

  • Hilton Worldwide
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

of Finance!...

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Director of Finance - Building & Energy and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs)

  • Siemens
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago

Siemens Government Technologies (SGT) is seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and solutionsfocused Director of Finance to support the Buildings & Energy (B&E) and Energy Savings Performance Contracts...

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Operations Controller- Mid-Atlantic

  • Asplundh
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus. 5-8+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, operations finance, or controllership...

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Highest Education Level

Director of Finances in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.2%
Bachelor's Degree
44.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Associate's Degree
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%


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