Director of Finance and Operations

Director Of Finance And OperationsBowers Accountants & Advisors is powered by CURRENT as one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms with benefits from shared platform resources, programs, and support. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. As a proud member of AICPA's G400, encompassing the Top 300 firms nationally, we maintain a robust reputation grounded in integrity, professionalism, and unparalleled expertise.The Director of Finance and Operations serves as the firm's operational core — ensuring that leadership priorities are translated into reliable execution on the ground. This position is predominantly hands-on, with a strong bias toward managing workflows, holding teams accountable, and driving operational outcomes rather than setting firm-level strategy. The ideal candidate is a disciplined operator who builds trust through follow-through, brings a continuous improvement mindset to day-to-day problems, and knows how to get things done in a multi-office professional services environment.This is a hybrid work model with consistent presence across Bowers' office locations (Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca and Watertown) is expected.Qualifications Required:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience directly related to the role)10+ years of progressive experience in professional services operations (accounting, advisory, legal, or consulting), with demonstrated responsibility for managing cross-functional operational workflowsDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain operating cadence, KPI reporting routines, and process standards across multiple teamsExperience managing operational change initiatives (process redesign and/or technology rollouts) with hands-on coordination and follow-throughProficiency with common productivity, reporting, and practice management tools used in modern professional services firmsStrong analytical skills; ability to read financial and operating data and translate it into actionable next stepsStrong verbal and written communication skillsTravel between all firm locations is estimated at 20-30%, which is required to maintain a strong presenceOccasional travel to CURRENT regional meetings and platform eventsQualifications Preferred:Experience in or directly supporting an accounting firm environment, including familiarity with tax/audit/advisory delivery rhythmsExperience supporting M&A integration and/or rapid growth environments with multiple locations and leadership layersMBA or other advanced degree in a job-related fieldCPA license or equivalent financial/accounting credentialOur salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate's experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.We provide a robust benefits package, including:Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee-only coverage for health and dental)Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability InsuranceAncillary Benefits, such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability optionsClassic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributionsOpportunities for professional growth, learning, and development, including access to Becker and LinkedIn LearningSalary, $130K - $175KEqual OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.