Director, Accounting & Finance Operations

Director, Accounting & Finance Operations

Overview:
We’re looking for a strategic finance leader to drive long-term business planning and operational excellence. As Director of Accounting & Finance, you’ll oversee financial strategy, compliance, budgeting, and system integration while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. This role is pivotal in shaping financial processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering insights that impact organizational success.

• Lead financial strategy for major projects and initiatives, including long- and short-term planning (3–5 years).
• Develop and implement department SOPs and cost-saving measures.
• Forecast, plan, and manage annual operating and capital budgets; monitor performance and adjust as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal contracting regulations and internal controls.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on pricing strategies, process improvements, and margin optimization.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, audits, and insurance reviews.
• Perform variance analysis and deliver actionable financial insights to leadership.
• Manage ROI analysis for projects and present findings to executive teams and key stakeholders.
• Drive financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Serve as day-to-day financial contact for customers and vendors; collaborate with legal on contracts.
• Oversee reporting, procurement, and A/R and A/P functions for designated operations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team; manage talent planning and succession strategies.
• Own complex, cross-functional projects and lead organizational change initiatives.
• Engage with community partners and link activities to business performance.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 8+ years in finance leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze large data sets quickly.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong business insight, adaptability, and proven ability to drive results in complex environments.

This is a high-impact leadership position where you’ll influence financial strategy, optimize processes, and guide critical decisions that shape the organization’s future. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and excel at leading teams through change, we want to hear from you.