Director of Finance

Steampunk•McLean, VA

6d•$165,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Finance reports to the Senior Director of Finance and oversees one of Steampunk’s Portfolios. The role focuses on maturing the organization’s FP&A processes, people, and systems. The Director serves as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor, using financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analytical, finance, and accounting expertise to support strategic initiatives, clarify performance across complex business models, and advance the company’s mission. The position works closely with portfolio leadership and cross-functional departments to maintain governance and compliance, provide accurate financial reporting, guide operational and staffing decisions, and improve profitability and revenue efficiency. The role is based in the Metro DC Area and requires working in the office three days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of progressive finance experience in financial management, business management, or project control in a professional services environment.
Ability to present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal customers, management, and other professionals.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel functions, and experience with financial modeling using Excel models.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for a portfolio or business unit.
Experience managing and developing finance staff.
Must be local to the Metro DC Area and able to work in the office three days per week.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Working knowledge of Costpoint and/or M365 Finance.
Experience leading ERP or finance system improvements.

Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional teams and departments to build relationships and share best practices that support governance and compliance.
Understand budgets and forecasts, monitor expenditures and actuals, and report outcomes for task orders, including Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates at Completion (EAC), and revenue recognition policies.
Gather and analyze financial data, monitor variances, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve the financial status of business units and programs.
Analyze and package financial information for accurate, compliant internal and external reporting, including Monthly Cost Status Reports, quarterly Program Management Reviews, and Funding/Expenditure Reports.
Assist the VP of Operations and Project Managers with forecasting future requirements and planning staffing needs.
Improve processes and implement automation where possible to increase team effectiveness and reporting speed.
Analyze key business drivers and explain complex financial information clearly, presenting conclusions and recommendations to business leaders.
Provide profitability comparisons against budget and detailed variance analysis.
Prepare forecasts and financial and operational dashboards for executive management.
Establish effective working relationships with management and functional departments while operating independently as needed.
Support employees and internal clients professionally and collaboratively, responding promptly to their needs and requests.
Prepare and distribute concise, relevant, understandable financial information by required deadlines to support leadership decisions.
Work with Accounting, Contracts, Program Management, Portfolio leadership, and Executive leadership to resolve complex issues.
Assist in setting departmental short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Build partnerships across business leaders and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals, increase revenue and revenue efficiency, and improve profitability.
Manage and develop finance staff.