Director of Finance leading financial operations at GHJ, a national accounting and advisory firm. Overseeing financial integrity and driving operational excellence in a hybrid environment.
Responsibilities
Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Direct general ledger accounting, collections, financial reporting, annual audits, payroll, accounts payable, and internal controls.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, forecasts, and management reports.
Oversee accrual-to-cash accounting conversion at year-end.
Manage partnership accounting, including tax return lead schedule preparation.
Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts; monitor performance against budget.
Prepare and present financial analyses to executive leadership and partners, including profit center allocations, realization reports, and budget vs. actual analysis.
Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the executive leadership team.
Lead long-term financial planning aligned with firm growth initiatives.
Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support expansion, hiring strategy, and investment decisions.
Identify and drive performance improvement initiatives across the firm.
Oversee financial compliance across a multi-state footprint.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including 1099s, property tax statements, sales tax filings, payroll compliance, and bank reporting.
Monitor and adapt to evolving accounting regulations and standards.
Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of financial systems and reporting tools.
Oversee system upgrades, conversions, and integration projects from planning through full implementation.
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA certification is strongly preferred.
10–15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience. Prior experience within a CPA firm or professional services environment is a plus.
Experience supporting a growing organization with operations in multiple states.
Extensive experience leading financial system evaluations and implementations.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, partnership accounting, and financial reporting standards.
Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial reporting tools, including Power BI.
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and scale financial infrastructure.
Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presence.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Proven experience in managing budgets, financial forecasting, and financial analysis.
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