Director Finance
CSL-Consulting, Burlington, MA, United States
Job Description: Director of Finance
Overview: A strategic, hands‑on leader overseeing financial operations, reporting, and post‑acquisition integration within a growing, private‑equity‑backed professional services organization. This role blends operational rigor with strategic partnership, ensuring scalable processes, accurate financial insights, and alignment with value‑creation priorities. The Director of Finance works closely with executive leadership to drive performance, support decision‑making, and enable the organization’s growth through disciplined financial management and effective integration of acquired businesses.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
Build dashboards and KPIs for revenue, utilization, margin, and cash
Support pricing, scenario modeling, and strategic decision‑making
Prepare monthly board packages and investor reporting
Accounting & Controls
Oversee month‑end close (target: 5‑day close)
Ensure accurate revenue recognition for services
Manage GL, AP/AR, payroll, and project accounting
Maintain internal controls and audit readiness
M&A Finance
Lead financial due diligence and modeling
Support quality of earnings processes
Partner with PE deal team on valuation and synergy analysis
Own Day‑1 readiness and 100‑day integration plans
Align chart of accounts, systems, and reporting across acquisitions
Treasury & Cash Management
Lead cash forecasting and working capital optimization
Manage banking relationships and debt covenant reporting
Support capital structure planning
Operational & Project Finance
Partner with operations to analyze utilization, margin, and backlog
Support labor planning and capacity modeling
Drive client and project profitability analysis
Systems & Data
Own ERP (Deltek required), reporting tools, and data governance
Lead system integrations for acquisitions
Automate reporting and streamline workflows
Qualifications
8–12+ years of progressive finance experience
Experience in professional services, consulting within A/E/C industry an advantage
Strong background with Deltek (Vantagepoint)
Prior experience in a PE‑backed environment strongly preferred
Demonstrated success supporting M&A due diligence and integration
Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on
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Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
Build dashboards and KPIs for revenue, utilization, margin, and cash
Support pricing, scenario modeling, and strategic decision‑making
Prepare monthly board packages and investor reporting
Accounting & Controls
Oversee month‑end close (target: 5‑day close)
Ensure accurate revenue recognition for services
Manage GL, AP/AR, payroll, and project accounting
Maintain internal controls and audit readiness
M&A Finance
Lead financial due diligence and modeling
Support quality of earnings processes
Partner with PE deal team on valuation and synergy analysis
Own Day‑1 readiness and 100‑day integration plans
Align chart of accounts, systems, and reporting across acquisitions
Treasury & Cash Management
Lead cash forecasting and working capital optimization
Manage banking relationships and debt covenant reporting
Support capital structure planning
Operational & Project Finance
Partner with operations to analyze utilization, margin, and backlog
Support labor planning and capacity modeling
Drive client and project profitability analysis
Systems & Data
Own ERP (Deltek required), reporting tools, and data governance
Lead system integrations for acquisitions
Automate reporting and streamline workflows
Qualifications
8–12+ years of progressive finance experience
Experience in professional services, consulting within A/E/C industry an advantage
Strong background with Deltek (Vantagepoint)
Prior experience in a PE‑backed environment strongly preferred
Demonstrated success supporting M&A due diligence and integration
Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on
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