Finance Manager

Brand new role due to growth!

Location: 2 days a week near Fort Belvoir (Tuesdays and Thursdays), and M, W, F remote. 8:30-5:30

Travel up to 20% to established and new locations nationwide.

Salary is up to $104,000 plus a potential annual bonus of up to $10,000, prorated for 2026 with full bonus in 2027.

Incredible benefits, 12% contribution to 401(k) after 2 years

Report to an incredible VP of finance, working with a top-notch team.

This national nonprofit organization that supports military communities, with an incredible team, seeks an experienced Finance Manager.

 

As the finance manager, you will serve as a strategic and operational leader within a rapidly expanding national nonprofit. This role is ideal for a highly analytical, detail‑driven finance professional who thrives in dynamic, evolving, and sometimes unstructured environments. You will oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, lead a combination of ten onsite and remote accounting team members, develop new financial processes and systems, and enhance the effectiveness of existing ones. This individual will work closely with leaders across all levels of the organization and play a key role in strengthening financial integrity, supporting organizational growth, and guiding long‑range financial planning.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Financial Leadership & Oversight

  • Manage and mentor a team of ten finance and accounting professionals across both remote and onsite locations.
  • Oversee all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and compliance.
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and GAAP-compliant monthly and annual financial statements.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and performance management to build a strong, accountable team culture.

 

Systems, Processes & Analysis

  • Lead the design and implementation of new financial systems, processes, and workflows to support organizational growth.
  • Evaluate and upgrade existing accounting processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.
  • Conduct complex financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to support strategic decision-making.
  • Research and resolve complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
  • Utilize strong technology skills to streamline operations and improve financial data integrity.
  • Sage Intacct experience preferred but not required.

 

Strategic Partnership

  • Collaborate with executive leadership, executive directors, program directors, and operational teams across multiple branches.
  • Provide clear, actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Support long-term financial planning initiatives for new and emerging branches.
  • Serve as a financial advisor for new branch development, expansion activities, and multi-site operators.
  • Ensure strong relationships with external auditors, vendors, and financial partners.

 

Operational Expectations

  • Manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
  • Adapt to and lead within a fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes unstructured work environment.
  • Produce high-quality documentation for processes, audits, controls, and financial procedures.

 

Required Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
  • Demonstrated experience managing both remote and onsite teams.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to think abstractly and solve complex financial challenges.
  • Experience working with sophisticated accounting systems and researching complex accounting issues.
  • Proven ability to build and implement new processes, systems, and workflows.
  • Strong technology proficiency and comfort learning new platforms.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of management.
  • Excellent documentation skills for processes, policies, and financial procedures
  • Highly detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven.
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic and less structured environment.
  • Strong technology proficiency and eagerness to leverage new tools.

Preferred

  • CPA strongly preferred.
  • Sage Intacct experience.
  • Experience in a national or multi-location nonprofit environment.

Medical Coverage through United Healthcare (3 Plans) – Plans include medical, prescription, vision, and complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Life and Dependent Life Insurance, Short-term disability and Long-term Disability, Life insurance, Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) through Healthy Equity Health Savings Account (HSA), after 2 years the organization puts 12% into a 401k per year. Vacation PTO: 80 hours; Sick Leave PTO: 96 hours; Personal PTO: 24 hours. 11 paid holidays and an annual bonus

in Lorton, Virginia