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Director of Finance and Accounting

Goodwill of Greater Washington is a nonprofit organization transforming lives through free job training and employment services, funded by its retail stores and donation centers.

Goodwill of Greater Washington

Employee count: 1001-5000

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Overview

The incumbent is responsible for directing GGW accounting and finance including, budget and general ledger related data including financial statements, department technology, Controller and all other accounting and purchasing staff. Preparation of all systems, data and staff related to production of financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Specific activities include monitoring cash flow, all G/L activities and related compliance issues.

Goodwill offers exciting opportunities for professional growth, and robust benefits, including personal time off (PTO), paid holidays, basic life insurance, short/long term disability benefits, individual and family medical, dental and vision benefits, pet insurance, generous employee discounts, and access to an employee assistance program (EAP). 403(b)/401(k) plan with match available after 1 year. Bonus eligible.

Responsibilities

Core Competencies:

  • Plans and Aligns • Develops Talent • Values Differences • Drives Vision & Purpose • Collaborates • Strategic Mindset • Decision Quality

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Protect assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.

2. Responsible for oversight and development of accounting and finance policies and procedures.

3. Direct and manage budget and forecast processes for GGW and related entities.

4. Manage year end audit supervising staff in preparation of documents and work prepared by client as requested by auditors resulting in clean audits.

5. Manage cash flow by routinely reviewing the status of the accounts receivable aging and ensuring proper collection of accounts through the staff, reviewing daily bank balances

6. Develop and coordinate reporting tools for Senior Leadership Team and/or departments to properly manage their cost centers.

7. Ensure that financial systems are properly configured to support accurate reporting and flow of data of retail sales, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting and specific compliance requirements for Federal and/or State grants and other restricted funding.

8. Oversee the accounting ensuring a clean, efficient and timely month end close resulting in a timely, clean audit.

9. Develop and implement appropriate processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, i.e., Federal and State grants, tax regulations, etc.

10. Keep up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. As assigned by the CFO.

2. Manages the Accounting, finance and purchasing team, including development of soft and technical skills, and team building with all kinds and classes of people equitably; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages and sexes; hires variety and diversity without regard to class; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has supervisory responsibility for the Controller (Accounting Operations), Senior Analyst (Budgeting, Reporting & Compliance), Purchasing Manager. Reporting to the Controller are 6 positions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.2. Experience with single audits, Omnicircular cost principles and Form 990.3. Ten plus years in accounting and/or corporate finance experience of which three to five years in a supervisory role with a nonprofit entity.4. Strong written and oral skills required. Power point, Word experience. 5. Excellent experience and understanding of accounting, budgeting, payables and purchasing software.6. Diplomacy, coaching and counseling, and conflict resolution skills.7. High level of organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) valid and in “active status” either in the District of Columba or Maryland or Virginia.2. Knowledge of and specific competence with D365, PN3, Prophix, or comparable systems

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Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

10 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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United States +/- 0 hours

About Goodwill of Greater Washington

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Goodwill of Greater Washington transforms lives and communities through the power of education and employment. Since 1935, this nonprofit organization has provided free job training, education, and placement services to people with disabilities and disadvantages throughout the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. With over 1,100 employees and multiple retail locations, Goodwell creates opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them build skills and find meaningful work.

The organization operates retail stores and donation centers that fund its mission-driven programs. Beyond traditional thrift operations, Goodwill of Greater Washington runs the Goodwill Excel Center Adult Charter High School and offers comprehensive career services including digital skills training through partnerships like Google AI Essentials. Every donation and purchase directly supports job training programs that empower community members to achieve economic independence and transform their futures.

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Miscellaneous

Generous employee discounts at Goodwill stores.

Disability insurance

Short and long term disability benefits available.

Life insurance

Basic life insurance coverage provided to employees.

Pet-friendly office

Pet insurance available as part of benefits package.

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