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Senior Director Finance- Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
At a Glance
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Employment
- full_time
- Compensation
- ialist (2+ FTE) Salary Range: $175,000 – $200,000 annually, plus $10,000 annual
Key Requirements
Certifications
- CPA
Domain Knowledge
- Accounting
- Automation
- Defense
- Finance
- Legal
- Regulatory
Requirements
Technical Accounting Acumen —
Advanced command of nonprofit GAAP, financial reporting standards, and accounting systems.
Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights for executive leadership and the Board.
Demonstrated capacity to lead, coach, and grow high-performing finance teams.
Integrity and Stewardship —
Effective cross-functional partnership with program, development, HR, and administrative leaders.
Responsibilities
The Senior Director of Finance directly oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD), partnering with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), executive leadership, and the Board of Directors to safeguard organizational assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports mission-driven decision-making.
Reporting to the CFO, this role leads the accounting function, manages a team of finance professionals, and serves as a strategic operational leader within the Finance and Administration team.