Director of Finance

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

Job summary

Locked In Talent in Atlanta is seeking a hands-on Director of Finance to lead the accounting and finance function and partner with the executive team on strategy, forecasting, and operational decisions. This role suits a Controller aspiring to CFO-level responsibilities or a senior finance leader who builds processes, strengthens controls, and scales finance operations in a growing organization.

You will drive financial planning and performance management across the business.

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, 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.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP systems

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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