Director of Finance
Anderson Frank, Houston, TX, United States
Overview
Our client is looking for a proactive and seasoned Finance Director to oversee the company’s entire financial and accounting operations. This role carries end-to-end accountability for all finance-related activities, including compliance with government contracting regulations, system integrations, payroll and tax administration, budgeting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with at least 10 years of leadership experience in small to medium-sized enterprises, with strong expertise in NetSuite, government contract compliance (DCAA), and enterprise financial platforms.
Responsibilities
- Financial Leadership and Management
- Take full charge of the finance and accounting team and functions
- Oversee month-end closing processes, general ledger accuracy, and preparation of financial statements
- Direct budgeting efforts, financial forecasting, and cash management
- Enterprise System Proficiency
- Extensive hands-on experience with NetSuite covering:
- Core finance and ledger operations
- Procure-to-pay and order-to-cash workflows
- Inventory control and project-related accounting
- HR administration and time tracking modules
- Manage integration of expense management tools such as Concur through middleware solutions like Wipli
- Oversee treasury platforms similar to Bank of America CashPro and corporate card programs
- Regulatory and Contractual Compliance
- Ensure adherence to DCAA standards, including labor allocation, cost distribution, billing, and project reporting requirements
- Support federal invoicing processes, audit preparations, and contract rate negotiations
- Prepare detailed project status and cost performance reports
- Taxation and Payroll Management
- Coordinate corporate and payroll tax compliance alongside external consultants
- Guarantee accurate tax classification and timely remittance
- Operational and Strategic Financial Excellence
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies
- Assist in pricing strategies and proposal development for government and state-level contracts
- Provide financial insights and analysis to executive leadership to guide business growth
Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential (REQUIRED)
- A minimum of 10 years in progressively responsible finance leadership roles within small to mid-sized organizations
- Demonstrated ability to manage full finance department operations
- Extensive experience working in government contracting, preferably with the DoD (REQUIRED)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and complex financial modeling
- Expert user and administrator of NetSuite across multiple modules as detailed above
- Strong knowledge of DCAA compliance and cost accounting standards
- Familiarity with Concur, treasury management platforms, and corporate card systems
- Proven experience handling corporate and payroll tax matters
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Manufacturing
Industries
- Manufacturing, Warehousing and Storage, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Disability insurance