Director of Finance

Locked In Talent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Locked In Talent is seeking a hands-on Director of Finance to lead the accounting and finance function while partnering with executive leadership on strategy, forecasting, and operational decision-making. This role is ideal for a senior finance leader aiming to drive performance in a growing environment.

We are looking for an experienced leader who can build processes, improve systems, and strengthen internal controls to support rapid growth and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Prior Controller, Director of Finance, or senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership.
• Experience building processes, controls, and scalable finance operations.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and cash management.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning.
• Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives and operational decisions.
• Manage and develop the accounting team.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements and reporting.
• Oversee payroll, treasury, tax, audit, and banking relationships.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial processes.
• Support ERP implementation and finance system enhancements.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Strategic planning

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A growing professional services organization is seeking a hands-on Director of Finance to lead the accounting and finance function while partnering closely with executive leadership on strategy, forecasting, and operational decision-making.

This role is ideal for a Controller looking to take the next step toward a CFO-level position or an experienced finance leader who enjoys building processes, improving systems, and driving business performance in a growing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and cash management
• Own budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning
• Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives, investments, and operational decisions
• Manage and develop the accounting team
• Ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements and reporting
• Oversee payroll, treasury, tax, audit, and banking relationships
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial processes
• Support ongoing ERP implementation and finance system enhancements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Prior Controller, Director of Finance, or senior finance leadership experience
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership
• Experience building processes, controls, and scalable finance operations
• CPA preferred

Why This Opportunity?

• High-visibility leadership role with direct executive exposure
• Opportunity to build and shape a growing finance function
• Strong runway for advancement and expanded leadership responsibility
• Dynamic, growth-oriented organization investing heavily in systems, people, and operational excellence