Director of Finance overseeing financial strategy and operations at a high-growth IT services company. Partnering with leadership to enhance profitability and drive performance.
Responsibilities
Lead the organization’s financial planning and budgeting cycles, ensuring resources align with strategic growth objectives.
Handle core accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll, ensuring strong internal controls and timely processing.
Monitor and analyze key financial performance indicators such as revenue forecasts, utilization rates, and margin trends to track results against the operating plan.
Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and recommend actions that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into financial KPIs.
Manage corporate insurance programs and ensure appropriate levels of risk protection.
Lead the implementation, enhancement, and optimization of financial systems and tools to support scalability and automation.
Establish financial risk management practices, including scenario modeling and contingency planning.
Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audits, and corporate financial policies.
Support pricing strategy development through financial modeling and margin analysis.
Requirements
Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required, preferably accompanied by a recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA).
5-10 years of progressive finance experience, preferably with leadership in a services-based organization.
Experience working with one of the Big 4 accounting firms is highly desirable.
Experience in high-growth IT, technology consulting, or professional services environments is strongly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and advanced spreadsheet skills.
Background with PSA/CRM tools such as Projectworks, HubSpot or similar tools.
Strong expertise in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
Deep understanding of utilization, revenue recognition, and margin drivers within a professional services model.
Experience implementing or optimizing financial systems and reporting infrastructure.
Proven ability to collaborate with senior leaders, influence strategic decision-making and establish a sense of urgency.
A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style suited to a scaling organization.
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