Director of Finance

Job Details

We are seeking a Finance and Accounting Director who is responsible for timely financial performance reporting, annual audit oversight, planning, implementing, managing, budgeting and controlling all financial-related activities of the company (accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, investor relations and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets to monitor progress and present operational metrics both internally and externally.
• Support new business development through expert analysis and planning and provide strong oversight and influence on all contracts for the company.
• Serve as the liaison with third parties (Auditors, Banks, lawyers, and clients) and ensure the necessary technological tools and resources are implemented and managed.
• Monitor project charges, cost of completion, new charge codes and closed charge codes.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
• Establish effective internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Proposes long-range, strategic financial plans, including cash flow projections.
• Establish appropriate financial performance metrics and report monthly on trends.
• Responsible for competitively pricing future business pursuits/proposals
• Responsible for preparation, processing and reconciliation of: accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit card accounts, and other activities.
• Responsible for being hands on, managing individuals and taking initiative on accounting, finance and other matters within the firm (including Operational tasks).
• Provides special and routine reports on budget execution, cash and debt status, as requested by the board.
• Prepare monthly financial statements including: balance sheet, income statement, profit & loss statement.
• Coordinate with Corporate Tax Accountant on the preparation of tax returns and filings, including conversion from accrual to cash

Requirements:

• CPA required
• Proficient in Excel, and ERP Systems such as QAD
• Experience pricing government contract proposals.
• Knowledge/understanding of GSA MAS contracts, and ITAR Compliance issues.
• Required to be hands-on and "roll up your sleeves"
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required, Master s Degree preferred
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in Accounting, with minimum 5 years as Finance Director and above.
• 5+ years of financial and management experience with day-to-day financial operations of a manufacturing organization; expertise in the setup and creation of financial and controlling processes, inventory accounting and management, etc.
• Knowledge of Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements for government contractors
• Knowledge of various accounting systems
• Experience with overseas programs/contracts (including insurance, bank accounts, local labor law compliance)

 Executive Recruiting Group

 06/01/2024

 Westminster,MD