Director, Finance & Accounting (Hybrid - Remote)

About The Position

This is more than a Finance Director role -

Geneva is entering an exciting period of organizational growth and transformation. We are modernizing our financial system, strengthening enterprise analytics, and investing in AI. We are seeking a strategic finance leader who wants to transform, not simply maintain, a high-performing finance organization. Reporting directly to the COO, this leader will shape the financial future of a nationally recognized organization supporting military medicine and biomedical research innovation. If you enjoy solving complex business problems, leveraging technology to improve decision-making, and partnering with senior leadership to drive organizational performance, we'd like to meet you. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Finance at an organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and mission impact.

This is a hybrid-remote position; rotationally on-site at our hub sites in Bethesda, MD; Rockville, MD; Fayetteville, NC and Tacoma, WA.

Compensation

$150,000 - $175,000. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Why This Role Matters

Over the next 12-24 months Geneva will:

• Build a modern finance organization that serves as a strategic business partner across Geneva.
• Select and implement a next-generation ERP platform.
• Expand Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Modernize leadership reporting and business intelligence.
• Increase the use of AI and automation throughout Finance.
• Strengthen enterprise analytics and forecasting.
• Continue supporting a growing portfolio of federally funded research programs.
• Build a finance organization prepared to scale with organizational growth.

The Director will play a central role in each of these initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• Demonstrated success leading both finance and accounting functions
• Extensive knowledge of government contracting compliance and audit requirements
• Experience leading multidisciplinary finance organizations through organizational growth and change

Preferred

• Active CPA strongly preferred
• MBA or Master's degree
• Experience leading ERP implementation or transformation
• Experience building FP&A organizations
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI, automation, business intelligence or advanced analytics to improve financial operations and executive decision-making
• Experience supporting senior leadership and Boards of Directors
• Experience in nonprofit and/or federal government contracting environments

What You Will Lead

Strategic Finance, Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Establish and mature Geneva's FP&A capability, including long-range financial planning, scenario modeling, forecasting, and senior leadership decision support.
• Develop predictive financial models and data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Build KPIs and financial analytics to improve organizational performance.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify financial risks, growth opportunities, and operational efficiencies.
• Translate financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership and the Board.

Technology & Innovation

• Develop a finance technology roadmap aligned with Geneva's long-term strategic objectives.
• Lead modernization of the finance system, reporting platforms, and business processes.
• Partner with operational leaders to support ERP selection, implementation, and optimization.
• Champion the responsible use of AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve financial operations and decision-making.
• Evaluate emerging technologies that improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Foster a culture of continuous innovation and process improvement.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies, budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Provide financial analysis, performance metrics, and risk assessments to senior leadership and the Board.
• Integrate financial planning with organizational strategic objectives and define metrics to measure progress.

Financial Operations & Oversight

• Lead all accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, treasury management, cash forecasting, job cost accounting, budgeting, cash flow, AR/AP, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial data and reports.
• Oversee P&L reporting, forecasting, and indirect rate variance analysis

Compliance & Government Contracting

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DFARS, Uniform Guidance, CAS, DCAA requirements, and nonprofit financial reporting requirements.
• Direct the preparation of Incurred Cost Proposals (ICPs), provisional rate submissions, and financial audit reports.
• Manage grant and contract financial reviews and support negotiations as required.

Audit & External Relations

• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, banks, and government agencies.
• Lead financial, government, and compliance audits with confidence and transparency.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build a high-performing finance organization capable of supporting organizational growth and increasing operational complexity.
• Develop future finance leaders through succession planning, mentoring, and professional development.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and superior customer service.
• Set and socialize an intentional culture and expected behaviors aligned to the mission and core values; model them visibly.
• Drive cross-departmental alignment and execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial strategy and enterprise risk.

What does success look like in your first year?

• Successfully expanded Geneva's FP&A capability
• Modernized financial dashboards
• Increased forecasting accuracy
• Led the evaluation and selection of Geneva's next-generation ERP platform
• Improved month-end reporting timelines
• Introduced AI and automation initiatives that improved financial efficiency
• Developed future finance leaders

Ideal Candidate

You're likely a great fit if you -

• Love turning data into business decisions
• View AI as an opportunity rather than a threat
• Can move comfortably between strategic discussions with senior leadership and technical accounting conversations with auditors
• Thrive in environments where change, innovation, and continuous improvement are expected
• Believe finance should be a strategic partner, not just a reporting function
• Enjoy mentoring and developing future finance leaders

Leadership Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Executive presence and strategic thinking
• Financial and business acumen
• Technology and digital transformation leadership
• Data-driven decision making
• Change leadership
• High emotional intelligence
• Talent development and succession planning
• Collaboration and influence across diverse stakeholders
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement

Help Build the Future of Finance at Geneva

This is an opportunity to do more than oversee accounting operations. You'll help define how Geneva leverages financial strategy, technology, AI, and data analytics to support groundbreaking medical research and improve the lives of Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, embraces innovation, and is passionate about building high-performing teams, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of Finance at Geneva.