Director of Finance & Accounting

Overview

Acu Tech Group, Inc. is a premier provider of process safety, risk management, chemical security, industrial fire protection engineering, and emergency management services. We have deep expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM), Training, Implementation, Auditing, Process Hazard Analyses (PHA’s), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and Facility Siting, among other engineering and consulting services. Acu Tech has deep specialization in the oil and gas, chemical, LNG, petrochemical, renewables, hydrogen, and other industries handling hazardous materials.

Our industry experts deliver these services to leading privately held and publicly traded companies, as well as government agencies, and state sponsored entities globally.

About the Job

Acu Tech Consulting Group is growing rapidly and seeking a highly qualified and motivated Director of Finance & Accounting to help fuel our growth. We’re looking for someone to bring exceptional leadership, oversight, and strategic direction to our finance and accounting areas. This role reports directly to our CEO and works closely with our senior management team and business leaders.

This position is hybrid, with at least three days per week in our Tysons Office in Mclean, VA.

• Be a strategic thought partner and advisor with the CEO & other senior business leaders
• Monitor and analyze financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement
• Challenge the status-quo and create well-managed sustainable processes that will allow us to grow
• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and reporting
• Manage and oversee the books and accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger
• Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries; conduct account reconciliations; prepare and review financial statements
• Lead, manage, and shape the accounting team, ensuring high performance and growth opportunities
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements, including tax filings
• Manage cash flow and prepare cash forecasts
• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including developing the Annual Operating Plan, and provide financial analysis to support business decisions
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax preparers, and other financial service providers
• Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes and systems
• Review draft contracts/agreements and provide feedback on terms that may impact taxes and other financial areas such as revenue recognition
• Counsel the company on fiscal control and profitability; present and interpret the financial results for managers and leaders while building financial aptitude company-wide
• Advise on opening and management of international offices including taxes, financial analysis, forecasts
• Conduct special financial analyses and provide insights as needed

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience, including management experience
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong initiative, problem solving skills, and ethics
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

• Experience working at a small to mid-size, multi-state and international consulting firm
• CPA
• Experience working with Deltek Vantagepoint

The estimated salary range for this position is $175,000–$225,000 per year, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and market conditions. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the value and expertise of our team members.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values at Acu Tech, and we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. Acu Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local laws.

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