Director of Finance/Controller

Director of Finance/Controller
Direct Hire
Hyrbid, Orlando
$160-180k + bonus

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience.
• Strong leadership experience
• Experience in a professional services environment such as architecture, engineering, consulting, construction, or similar industries preferred.
• Experience with project-based accounting, percentage-of-completion and/or revenue recognition, work-in-progress reporting, utilization, and project profitability analysis preferred.
• Experience managing the month-end and year-end close processes and preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Demonstrated experience developing budgets, forecasts, financial models, and management reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll, general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, BST, or other project-based ERP systems.

Preferred:

• CPA, CMA, or Master's degree strongly preferred.

• Familiar with other software such as Bluebeam, HCM/HRIS systems, etc. strongly preferred.

Director of Finance/Controller

Responsibilities

• Serve as the firm's senior accounting and finance leader, providing accurate financial information, sound financial guidance, and practical recommendations to the executive leadership team.
• Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures that safeguard firm assets and support accurate, timely reporting.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and general ledger structure to support effective financial, project, departmental, and cost reporting.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring financial reporting deadlines are met and results are accurate, complete, and compliant with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, forecasts, and related financial analyses.
• Lead the firm's annual budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with executive leadership and operational leaders.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior-year results, identifying key trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Provide executive leadership with clear, timely insights regarding financial performance, cash flow, profitability, operating results, and business conditions.
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue recognition, work in progress, backlog, utilization, project profitability, and related professional services metrics.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve their understanding and use of financial information when making staffing, project, pricing, and business decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial and operational benchmarks for divisions, departments, offices, and other areas of the firm.
• Lead cash flow planning and cash management activities, including monitoring liquidity requirements and supporting banking and treasury relationships.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax schedules, and other external financial reviews, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and all applicable local, state, and federal financial reporting, tax, and filing requirements.
• Evaluate financial results, costs, margins, and operating trends and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, profitability, and financial performance.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, workflows, reporting practices, and the use of financial resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy and control.
• Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of accounting and financial systems, reporting tools, and related technology.
• Remain current on accounting standards, financial technology, and industry practices and recommend appropriate improvements to the firm's systems and processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required to meet project deadlines and business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience.
• CPA, CMA, or Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience in a professional services environment such as architecture, engineering, consulting, construction, or similar industries preferred.
• Experience with project-based accounting, percentage-of-completion and/or revenue recognition, work-in-progress reporting, utilization, and project profitability analysis preferred.
• Experience managing the month-end and year-end close processes and preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Demonstrated experience developing budgets, forecasts, financial models, and management reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll, general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication including effective listening, comprehension, and nonverbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across departments while influencing decisions through financial insight.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• Must possess a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Capacity to manage pressure and perform effectively in a dynamic work setting.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, BST, or other project-based ERP systems.
• Familiar with other software such as Bluebeam, HCM/HRIS systems, etc. strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.