Director of Accounting & Finance, Arlington (175K-180K+Bonus)
LHH, Arlington, TX, United States
Pays 175K-180K+Bonus
LHH is seeking a Director of Accounting for a growing organization operating in the infrastructure, utilities, and industrial services space. This role will serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership and report directly to the CFO. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of financial leadership, operational finance, and accounting expertise, along with experience supporting project-based or job-based business environments. This position plays a key role in financial planning, reporting, operational analysis, and driving financial performance across business units.
Job Responsibilities Lead the month-end and year-end close processes and ensure accurate financial reporting Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes for operating and capital expenditures Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages and operational metrics for business units Manage sales backlog reporting and analysis to support business planning and operational visibility Evaluate ROI and capital expenditure projects, providing financial guidance to operations leaders Analyze financial results and provide insights to improve operational and financial performance Oversee job-based and cost accounting processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow projections Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast Monitor project gross margins and financial performance through project completion Support inventory audits, external audit coordination, and compliance with accounting policies Mentor and guide finance and accounting staff while supporting team development Partner with operations and finance leadership on process improvements, reporting enhancements, and special projects
Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred CPA required 8–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role Experience in project-based or job-cost accounting environments, including percentage-of-completion accounting Strong background in financial reporting, financial analysis, and business partnering Experience working with ERP systems; exposure to Epicor or similar systems preferred Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions please email Rami Muhanna at rami.muhanna@lhh.com or visit our website at www.lhh.com
LHH is seeking a Director of Accounting for a growing organization operating in the infrastructure, utilities, and industrial services space. This role will serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership and report directly to the CFO. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of financial leadership, operational finance, and accounting expertise, along with experience supporting project-based or job-based business environments. This position plays a key role in financial planning, reporting, operational analysis, and driving financial performance across business units.
Job Responsibilities Lead the month-end and year-end close processes and ensure accurate financial reporting Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes for operating and capital expenditures Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages and operational metrics for business units Manage sales backlog reporting and analysis to support business planning and operational visibility Evaluate ROI and capital expenditure projects, providing financial guidance to operations leaders Analyze financial results and provide insights to improve operational and financial performance Oversee job-based and cost accounting processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow projections Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast Monitor project gross margins and financial performance through project completion Support inventory audits, external audit coordination, and compliance with accounting policies Mentor and guide finance and accounting staff while supporting team development Partner with operations and finance leadership on process improvements, reporting enhancements, and special projects
Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred CPA required 8–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role Experience in project-based or job-cost accounting environments, including percentage-of-completion accounting Strong background in financial reporting, financial analysis, and business partnering Experience working with ERP systems; exposure to Epicor or similar systems preferred Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions please email Rami Muhanna at rami.muhanna@lhh.com or visit our website at www.lhh.com