Director of Finance & Accounting
Director of Finance & Accounting
Location: Charlottesville, VA – On-site
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $120,000/year (higher based on experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Accounting to oversee accounting operations, financial planning, reporting, compliance, cash management, and finance team leadership. This is a hands-on leadership position that combines daily accounting oversight with financial planning and guidance for senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct day-to-day accounting and finance activities
- Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, billing, reconciliations, and month/year-end close
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses
- Manage cash flow, treasury functions, banking relationships, and cash forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting
- Monitor business performance and provide financial insights to leadership
- Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting processes
- Identify financial risks and implement improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
- Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance
- Develop financial models, dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting tools
- Support leadership with business planning and financial decisions
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff
- Promote accountability, process improvement, and sound financial practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- 5+ years leading accounting or finance teams
- Strong experience with:
- Financial reporting
- Month-end and year-end close
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls
- Financial analysis
- Proven experience improving accounting processes and financial controls
- Working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices
- Experience with audits, tax compliance, and banking relationships
- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to work on-site in Charlottesville, VA
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CMA, or other professional accounting certification
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience with CargoWise, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software
- Knowledge of treasury management and working capital
- Experience preparing financial reporting for executive leadership
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrates integrity and sound financial judgment
- Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on accounting leadership
- Identifies opportunities to improve systems and streamline processes
- Builds effective relationships across departments
- Performs well in a fast-paced environment
- Leads with accountability, professionalism, and a continuous-improvement mindset
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Additional company-sponsored benefits
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- How many years of progressive accounting or finance experience do you have? Please briefly describe the types of organizations and roles you've held. written answer
- How many years of experience do you have leading or managing accounting and finance teams? Please describe the size of the teams you've supervised. written answer
- How many years of experience do you have managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and cash flow? Please provide a brief overview of your responsibilities. written answer
- How many years of experience do you have developing or improving financial controls, accounting processes, and internal controls? Please describe a significant improvement you implemented. written answer
- How many years of experience do you have coordinating audits, tax compliance, and banking or treasury relationships? Please briefly describe your experience. written answer
- When is your availability to start? written answer
- This position is 100% onsite in Charlottesville, VA. Please acknowledge that you understand and are able to work onsite for this role. choose one
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? choose one
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