Finance Operations, Data Governance & Strategy Consultant

Muslim Aid USA•McLean, VA

About The Position

Muslim Aid USA (MAUSA) is seeking an experienced consultant (or consulting firm) to partner to support this transformation by stabilizing financial operations, strengthening internal controls, and establishing sustainable data governance practices across Finance, Operations, and Development systems. The purpose of this consultancy is to support Muslim Aid USA (MAUSA) in transitioning from largely person-dependent financial and revenue data processes toward cohesive, documented, and institutionally embedded systems that enable: Timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting for leadership and the Board Stronger cross-departmental collaboration between Finance, Operations, Development, and Marketing Consistent financial governance, internal controls, and compliance Reliable revenue data integrity across financial systems and CRM platforms Long-term sustainability, scalability, and organizational resilience The consultant will work closely with senior leadership—including Finance, Operations, Marketing, and CRM administration—to assess current practices, identify gaps and risks, and propose practical, implementable solutions that align with MAUSA’s mission, values, and growth trajectory.

Requirements

Senior-level experience in nonprofit finance, operations, or organizational strategy
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance
Familiarity with CRM-based revenue systems (Salesforce preferred)
A track record of designing practical, implementable systems and frameworks
Strong facilitation, cross-functional collaboration, and change management skills
Ability to translate complex financial and data concepts into usable tools and processes

Responsibilities

Assessment of MAUSA’s current financial reporting structures and practices
Strengthening organization-wide financial visibility for leadership and the Board
Enhancing budget vs. actual reporting, variance analysis, and trend insights
Improving cash position monitoring and short- and medium-term forecasting
Ensuring financial information supports timely decision-making and risk awareness
Support for organizational and departmental budgeting processes
Development or refinement of rolling forecasts and scenario planning models
Revenue and expense projections that distinguish restricted and unrestricted funds
Tools and practices that promote departmental budget ownership and accountability
Board-ready financial planning outputs and narratives
Review of existing internal controls and identification of gaps or risks
Strengthening procurement, approval workflows, and financial authorization structures
Support for conflict-of-interest compliance and corrective planning, as needed
Development of clear, usable financial policies and governance documentation
Practices that reinforce consistency, accountability, and audit readiness
Assessment and optimization of financial systems (e.g., accounting platforms)
Alignment between financial systems and CRM revenue tracking
Strengthening month-end close and reconciliation processes
Development of finance-related SOPs and process documentation
Reducing reliance on institutional knowledge held by individuals
Establishing clear revenue data governance frameworks and decision rights
Defining data standards, ownership, and quality assurance practices
Improving revenue data entry, validation, reconciliation, and error correction workflows
Supporting dashboard-ready data structures for leadership and Board reporting
Documentation that enables long-term data integrity and cross-functional alignment
Assessment of Finance team skills and operational capacity
Training for staff and leaders on financial literacy, reporting, and data standards
Change management approaches that support adoption of new systems and practices
Knowledge transfer and handover to ensure sustainability beyond the engagement