Director, Finance & Accounting (Hybrid

Position: Director, Finance & Accounting (Hybrid)
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. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Why This Role Matters 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.

The Director will play a central role in each of these initiatives.

Qualifications Required Bachelor ’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience

Demonstrated success leading both finance and accounting functions

Extensive knowledge of government contracting compliance and audit requirements

Experience leading multidisciplinary finance organizations through organizational growth and change

Preferred

Active CPA strongly preferredMBA or Master's degree

Experience leading ERP implementation or transformation

Experience building FP&A organizations

Demonstrated experience leveraging AI, automation, business intelligence or advanced analytics to improve financial operations and executive decision-making

Experience supporting senior leadership and Boards of Directors Experience in nonprofit and/or federal government contracting environments

What You Will Lead Strategic Finance, Analytics & Business Intelligence 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.

Technology & Innovation 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.

Strategic Leadership 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…