Director of Financial Operations & Performance
Dewberry, Fairfax, VA, United States
Director Of Financial Operations & Performance
The Director of Financial Operations & Performance is a senior member of the Finance & Accounting Leadership Team and plays a critical role in overseeing the company's financial operations while leading enterprise-wide financial performance management in close partnership with operations.
This role combines strong technical accounting oversight with corporate FP&A leadership and embedded operational finance partnership. The Director serves as a strategic advisor to the CFO, executive leadership, and senior operational leaderstranslating operational activity into financial insight, driving performance transparency, and supporting informed decision-making across the organization.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
Financial Operations, Reporting & Governance
Provide executive oversight of the Technical Accounting function through the Accounting Manager, including:
Audits and regulatory compliance (including government contracting requirements)
General ledger integrity
Corporate financial reporting
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal controls
Maintain adherence to corporate accounting policies, procedures, and governance standards
Financial Performance Management & Analysis
Develop and deliver corporate financial reporting and performance commentary that provides senior leadership with clear insights into:
Financial results
Operational performance
Key business drivers and trends
Lead and continuously improve processes for analyzing:
Monthly financial results
Business and operational KPIs
Dashboards and performance scorecards
Forecasts, models, and scenario analyses
Strengthen the organization's ability to measure, monitor, and act on financial performance
Planning, Forecasting & Decision Support
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes in partnership with operational and executive leadership
Align financial plans with operational priorities, capacity, and execution realities
Provide forward-looking analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and resource allocation
Oversee and/or conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required
Operational Finance & Business Partnership
Serve as a primary finance business partner to senior operational leaders
Participate in and lead financial performance reviews with operations, focusing on results, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Translate operational activity into financial impacts and ensure finance is embedded in operational decision-making
Support leaders with insights that connect financial outcomes to operational drivers
Leadership, Process Improvement & Talent Development
Lead, coach, and develop the Financial Services team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Identify and implement opportunities to improve process efficiency, automation, and data integrity
Build scalable financial processes and performance management capabilities to support growth and complexity
Required Skills & Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (advanced degree or CPA preferred)
15+ years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, operational finance, or related roles
Strong background in operational finance and financial performance management
Experience in government contracting or regulated environments
Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize financial and operational data into actionable insights
Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior management and executive audiences
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing finance talent
Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employee's. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
* At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
The Director of Financial Operations & Performance is a senior member of the Finance & Accounting Leadership Team and plays a critical role in overseeing the company's financial operations while leading enterprise-wide financial performance management in close partnership with operations.
This role combines strong technical accounting oversight with corporate FP&A leadership and embedded operational finance partnership. The Director serves as a strategic advisor to the CFO, executive leadership, and senior operational leaderstranslating operational activity into financial insight, driving performance transparency, and supporting informed decision-making across the organization.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
Financial Operations, Reporting & Governance
Provide executive oversight of the Technical Accounting function through the Accounting Manager, including:
Audits and regulatory compliance (including government contracting requirements)
General ledger integrity
Corporate financial reporting
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal controls
Maintain adherence to corporate accounting policies, procedures, and governance standards
Financial Performance Management & Analysis
Develop and deliver corporate financial reporting and performance commentary that provides senior leadership with clear insights into:
Financial results
Operational performance
Key business drivers and trends
Lead and continuously improve processes for analyzing:
Monthly financial results
Business and operational KPIs
Dashboards and performance scorecards
Forecasts, models, and scenario analyses
Strengthen the organization's ability to measure, monitor, and act on financial performance
Planning, Forecasting & Decision Support
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes in partnership with operational and executive leadership
Align financial plans with operational priorities, capacity, and execution realities
Provide forward-looking analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and resource allocation
Oversee and/or conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required
Operational Finance & Business Partnership
Serve as a primary finance business partner to senior operational leaders
Participate in and lead financial performance reviews with operations, focusing on results, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Translate operational activity into financial impacts and ensure finance is embedded in operational decision-making
Support leaders with insights that connect financial outcomes to operational drivers
Leadership, Process Improvement & Talent Development
Lead, coach, and develop the Financial Services team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Identify and implement opportunities to improve process efficiency, automation, and data integrity
Build scalable financial processes and performance management capabilities to support growth and complexity
Required Skills & Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (advanced degree or CPA preferred)
15+ years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, operational finance, or related roles
Strong background in operational finance and financial performance management
Experience in government contracting or regulated environments
Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize financial and operational data into actionable insights
Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior management and executive audiences
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing finance talent
Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employee's. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
* At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.