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Director Of Finance And Accounting

Architect Search Inc.
  • Richardson, TX
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description


Director of Finance




Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to lead all financial operations of a growing professional services organization. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing accounting, payroll, cash management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and team development.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of financial expertise, operational leadership, and business acumen. This individual will play a key role in supporting executive leadership through financial analysis, strategic planning, and the implementation of best practices that drive organizational growth and profitability.




Key Responsibilities




Financial Leadership & Accounting Operations
  • Lead and oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury management, and general ledger activities.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all applicable financial regulations.
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
  • Oversee month-end close and account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
  • Partner with external accountants, auditors, and financial advisors to support reporting and compliance requirements.




Strategic Financial Management
  • Provide financial insights, reporting, and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial performance metrics.
  • Support organizational growth initiatives through strategic planning and financial analysis.
  • Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
  • Assist with annual audits and other financial reviews.




Team Leadership
  • Recruit, mentor, develop, and supervise accounting team members.
  • Establish clear expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and conduct performance evaluations.
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing finance team.
  • Promote professional growth and continuous learning within the department.




Communication & Relationship Management
  • Serve as a key financial resource across the organization.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with leadership, employees, clients, consultants, vendors, bankers, and service providers.
  • Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
  • Provide timely, constructive feedback and support to team members and business partners.




Risk Management & Compliance
  • Oversee cash flow management and financial risk assessment.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and records to support financial operations and compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Support quality control initiatives that minimize risk and strengthen operational performance.




Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
  • Experience working within organizations generating approximately $15M to $30M in annual revenue preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger accounting, cash flow management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Proven experience supervising and developing accounting professionals.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to leadership development and continuing education.
  • Proficiency with accounting systems, financial software, and Microsoft Office applications.




Preferred Attributes
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style.
  • Results-oriented professional with strong business acumen.
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a growth-focused environment.
  • Ability to influence and partner effectively with executive leadership.



Numbers & Facts

LocationRichardson, TX

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budget Reportingunmatched
  • Business Skillsunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Cash Flow Projectionunmatched
  • Cash Managementunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Finance Softwareunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Complianceunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Metricsunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Regulationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Risk Managementunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Financial Strategyunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payroll Accountingunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Productivity Managementunmatched
  • Professional Servicesunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Relationship Managementunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Treasury Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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