Director of Finance & Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Finance & Accounting

Location: Charlottesville, VA – On-site
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting 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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.