Director of Financial Operations & Performance

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

The Director of Financial Operations & Performance is a senior member of the Finance & Accounting Leadership Team and plays a critical role in overseeing the company’s financial operations while leading enterprise‑wide financial performance management in close partnership with operations. This role combines strong technical accounting oversight with corporate FP&A leadership and embedded operational finance partnership. The Director serves as a strategic advisor to the CFO, executive leadership, and senior operational leaders—translating operational activity into financial insight, driving performance transparency, and supporting informed decision‑making across the organization. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (advanced degree or CPA preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, operational finance, or related roles
• Strong background in operational finance and financial performance management
• Experience in government contracting or regulated environments
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross‑functional stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize financial and operational data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior management and executive audiences
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing finance talent

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of the Technical Accounting function through the Accounting Manager, including: Audits and regulatory compliance (including government contracting requirements), General ledger integrity, Corporate financial reporting
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal controls
• Maintain adherence to corporate accounting policies, procedures, and governance standards
• Develop and deliver corporate financial reporting and performance commentary that provides senior leadership with clear insights into: Financial results, Operational performance, Key business drivers and trends
• Lead and continuously improve processes for analyzing: Monthly financial results, Business and operational KPIs, Dashboards and performance scorecards, Forecasts, models, and scenario analyses
• Strengthen the organization’s ability to measure, monitor, and act on financial performance
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes in partnership with operational and executive leadership
• Align financial plans with operational priorities, capacity, and execution realities
• Provide forward‑looking analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and resource allocation
• Oversee and/or conduct ad‑hoc financial analysis and special projects as required
• Serve as a primary finance business partner to senior operational leaders
• Participate in and lead financial performance reviews with operations, focusing on results, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Translate operational activity into financial impacts and ensure finance is embedded in operational decision‑making
• Support leaders with insights that connect financial outcomes to operational drivers
• Lead, coach, and develop the Financial Services team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve process efficiency, automation, and data integrity
• Build scalable financial processes and performance management capabilities to support growth and complexity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior