Director, Finance & Accounting (Hybrid - Remote)

The Geneva Foundation•Bethesda, MD

2d•$150,000 - $175,000•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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Active CPA strongly preferred
MBA 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

Responsibilities

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 organizational growth and increasing operational complexity.
Develop future finance leaders through succession planning, mentoring, and professional development.
Partner with department leaders to monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions.
Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and superior customer service.
Set and socialize an intentional culture and expected behaviors aligned to the mission and core values; model them visibly.
Drive cross-departmental alignment and execution.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial strategy and enterprise risk.