Director Of Finance Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• CPA required.
• Strong technical accounting background, including controller‑level responsibility.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience with project or contract-based organizations.
• Experience managing federal contracts (preferably DoD).
• Experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in a start-up environment.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment and as a federal contractor (DoD preferred) and familiarity with government contracting and funding; experience working in for profit, non-profits, C6, C3 and C-Corp entities.
• Strong experience in revenue recognition in multiple industries, audit, payroll accounting, project costing, and contract management.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment, including ERP, cost accounting, budgeting, analysis, and financial systems.
• Experience operating in multi system, partially manual finance environments.
• Experience with DCAA compliance, cost-reimbursement billing, and provisional rates.
• Exceptional judgment, analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable acting as both strategic finance leader and hands on control owner.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial management and accounting standards, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Strong understanding of federal contracting and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership skills, collaboration skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NetSuite, Bill.com, QuickBooks, Birdview, Insperity/PEO, Brex, Microsoft Suite, Whova, Stripe, Clockify, etc.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, purchase order control, billing, cost allocation, and fixed assets.
• Own the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, month end close, journal entries, reconciliations, financial schedules and statements to ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) including procurement standards, cost principles, internal controls, and subrecipient monitoring, and other non-profit and federal contractor regulatory financial requirements.
• Ensure payroll results accurately feed project costing, financial statements, and reporting. Review and resolve payroll anomalies, system glitches, reconciliation discrepancies, and labor coding issues.
• Prepare and submit required federal financial reports and annual tax filings for all entities (C6, C3, C‑Corp).
• Maintain accurate tracking and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds. Calculate and adjust cost allocations as needed.
• Maintain audit-ready records for DCAA, DCMA, and independent external auditors, serving as the primary liaison.
• Oversee project financial setup and activation, including budgets, labor charging controls, and system configuration.
• Ensure accurate project financial tracking through master project controls, reporting, and records. Prepare contract-specific financial reports and collaborate with program teams on budget adherence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, FAR, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), internal controls, and contractual requirements.
• Review project P&Ls, budget vs actuals, and financial reports to identify anomalies and emerging risks.
• Support leadership with meaningful interpretation of financial results, not just transaction reporting.
• Track allowable vs. unallowable costs and ensure expenditures align with approved budgets and scopes of work.
• Monitor and report on government and corporate contracts; ensure internal and subrecipient compliance with contract budgets, timelines, and allowable expenses.
• Manage development and maintenance of: Indirect cost rates (fringe, overhead, G&A) and provisional billing rates.
• Prepare cost models for DoD budget proposals and pricing submissions.
• Ensure consistent application of cost principles across all DoD and non‑DoD awards.
• Support proposal development by preparing federally compliant budgets and cost narratives.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures that improve operational efficiency, ensure strong internal controls, and meet GAAP and federal regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal (IRS), state, and local regulations, including Form 990 preparation.
• Oversee procurement compliance, ensuring proper documentation for competitive bidding, sole-source justifications, and cost analyses.
• Update policies related to procurement, subcontracting, timekeeping, travel, cost allocation, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Support subcontractor oversight, including flow-down compliance and cost monitoring.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, partnering with department leaders to develop realistic and mission-aligned budgets.
• Monitor monthly financial performance and communicate revenue and expense variances with actionable recommendations to Executive Director.
• Support multi-year financial forecasting, sustainability planning, and scenario modeling.
• Responsible for Finance’s multi-system environment, including: Accounting, Project Reporting, ERP, Time & Labor, Payroll, AP & Spend Controls, and internal control files.
• Ensure consistency of data and intent across systems that are not fully integrated or automated.
• Lead troubleshooting when uploads, syncs, or reports break or behave unexpectedly.
• Lead NetSuite implementation while maintaining current state operational stability.
• Oversee financial systems and ensure alignment with DoD requirements, including timekeeping, procurement, and cost tracking systems.
• Oversee accounting and financial software platforms and support system upgrades or implementations.
• Optimize integration between accounting systems and contract management tools.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Strengthen financial workflows, documentation processes, and audit-readiness systems.
• Supervise and mentor accounting and finance team members, promoting a collaborative culture and supporting professional growth.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support financial understanding, budget alignment, compliance, reporting, and operational decision‑making.
• Present financial results and insights to executive leadership and/or board committees.
• Serve as internal subject matter expert on federal and DoD financial compliance.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• excellent benefits