Associate Finance Director
About The Position
The Associate Finance Director supports financial management, controllership, and planning activities to ensure accurate financial results, strong internal controls, and effective decision support. This role blends day-to-day controllership ownership with FP&A leadership, partnering cross-functionally to maintain financial integrity, support business planning, and drive compliance with accounting standards and U.S. government requirements. Operating with increasing autonomy, this role serves as a key contributor to financial performance management, influencing business decisions, and continuously improving financial processes, insights, and outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or related financial operations
- Strong expertise in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and controllership practices
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams, business units, or operational finance environments
- Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles (GAAP), and close processes
- Experience supporting audits (internal, external, and/or government-related)
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Oracle ERP or similar) and advanced Excel skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in government accounting and/or government contracting environments
- CPA, MBA, or advanced degree preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex financial concepts clearly
- Proven ability to lead projects or initiatives with moderate complexity
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership capabilities
- Experience with cost accounting, rate-based structures, or regulated financial environments
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments with strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
- Established project management and process improvement skills
Responsibilities
- Drive accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting month-end close and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, delivering insights to improve business performance and profitability
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to provide financial guidance and support strategic decision-making
- Analyze financial results, track key performance metrics, and translate data into actionable business recommendations
- Strengthen financial processes, systems, and controls through continuous improvement and automation initiatives
- Support government accounting and contracting across the site during proposal, award, grant execution and close out phases
- Support internal, external, and government audits, serving as a key liaison for financial inquiries
- Communicate complex financial information clearly to influence stakeholders and align on priorities
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to high-impact finance projects and initiatives
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
- life
- disability
- accident insurance
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
