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Director of Finance & Accounting

Qualdoc
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • $120,000 Per Year
13 days ago

Job Description

Director of Finance & Accounting

Location: Charlottesville, VA – On-siteJob Type: Direct HireStarting 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

Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlottesville, VA

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Certificationsunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Banking Servicesunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Cash Managementunmatched
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Modelingunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Riskunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
  • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Retirement Planunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Tax Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Treasuryunmatched
  • Treasury Managementunmatched

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