Director, Finance & Accounting; Hybrid - Remote

About the Position

This is more than a Finance Director role Geneva is entering an exciting period of organizational growth and transformation. We are modernizing our financial system, strengthening enterprise analytics, and investing in AI. We are seeking a strategic finance leader who wants to transform, not simply maintain, a high-performing finance organization. Reporting directly to the COO, this leader will shape the financial future of a nationally recognized organization supporting military medicine and biomedical research innovation.

If you enjoy solving complex business problems, leveraging technology to improve decision-making, and partnering with senior leadership to drive organizational performance, we'd like to meet you. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Finance at an organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and mission impact. This is a hybrid-remote position; rotationally on-site at our hub sites in Bethesda, MD;
Rockville, MD;
Fayetteville, NC and Tacoma, WA. Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000

Over the next 12-24 months Geneva will:

• Build a modern finance organization that serves as a strategic business partner across Geneva.
• Select and implement a next-generation ERP platform.
• Expand Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Modernize leadership reporting and business intelligence.
• Increase the use of AI and automation throughout Finance.
• Strengthen enterprise analytics and forecasting.
• Continue supporting a growing portfolio of federally funded research programs.
• Build a finance organization prepared to scale with organizational growth.

• Establish and mature Geneva's FP&A capability, including long-range financial planning, scenario modeling, forecasting, and senior leadership decision support.
• Develop predictive financial models and data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Build KPIs and financial analytics to improve organizational performance.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify financial risks, growth opportunities, and operational efficiencies.
• Translate financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership and the Board.

• Develop a finance technology roadmap aligned with Geneva's long-term strategic objectives.
• Lead modernization of the finance system, reporting platforms, and business processes.
• Partner with operational leaders to support ERP selection, implementation, and optimization.
• Champion the responsible use of AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve financial operations and decision-making.
• Evaluate emerging technologies that improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Foster a culture of continuous innovation and process improvement.

• Develop and execute financial strategies, budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Provide financial analysis, performance metrics, and risk assessments to senior leadership and the Board.
• Integrate financial planning with organizational strategic objectives and define metrics to measure progress.

• Lead all accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, treasury management, cash forecasting, job cost accounting, budgeting, cash flow, AR/AP, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial data and reports.
• Oversee P&L reporting, forecasting, and indirect rate variance analysis.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DFARS, Uniform Guidance, CAS, DCAA requirements, and nonprofit financial reporting requirements.
• Direct the preparation of Incurred Cost Proposals (ICPs), provisional rate submissions, and financial audit reports.
• Manage grant and contract financial reviews and support negotiations as required.

• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, banks, and government agencies.
• Lead financial, government, and compliance audits with confidence and transparency.

• Build a high-performing finance organization capable of supporting…