Director of Accounting & Finance, Arlington (175K-180K+Bonus

LHH is seeking a Director of Accounting for a growing organization operating in the infrastructure, utilities, and industrial services space. This role will serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership and report directly to the CFO. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of financial leadership, operational finance, and accounting expertise, along with experience supporting project-based or job-based business environments.

This position plays a key role in financial planning, reporting, operational analysis, and driving financial performance across business units.

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes for operating and capital expenditures
• Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages and operational metrics for business units
• Manage sales backlog reporting and analysis to support business planning and operational visibility
• Evaluate ROI and capital expenditure projects, providing financial guidance to operations leaders
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to improve operational and financial performance
• Oversee job-based and cost accounting processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow projections
• Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast
• Monitor project gross margins and financial performance through project completion
• Support inventory audits, external audit coordination, and compliance with accounting policies
• Mentor and guide finance and accounting staff while supporting team development
• Partner with operations and finance leadership on process improvements, reporting enhancements, and special projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred
• CPA required
• 8–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in project-based or job-cost accounting environments, including percentage-of-completion accounting
• Strong background in financial reporting, financial analysis, and business partnering
• Experience working with ERP systems; exposure to Epicor or similar systems preferred
• Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work cross-functionally