Director of Finance

Anderson Frank; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a proactive Finance Director in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will lead financial and accounting operations, ensuring compliance with government regulations and managing a finance team. Candidates must possess a CPA and have a minimum of 10 years of relevant leadership experience. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in finance leadership roles in small to mid-sized organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage full finance department operations.
• Extensive experience in government contracting.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling.
• NetSuite expertise across multiple modules including P2P, O2C, and GL.

Responsibilities

• Take full charge of finance and accounting team and functions.
• Oversee month-end closing processes and prepare financial statements.
• Ensure adherence to DCAA standards and prepare audit documents.
• Manage NetSuite across modules and integrations (Concur, Wipli, Treasury tools).
• Ensure DCAA compliance, labor allocation, and contract cost reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

DCAA compliance

NetSuite proficiency

Taxation knowledge

Payroll tax

Concur

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Concur

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a proactive and seasoned Finance Director to oversee the company’s entire financial and accounting operations. This role carries end-to-end accountability for all finance-related activities, including compliance with government contracting regulations, system integrations, payroll and tax administration, budgeting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with at least 10 years of leadership experience in small to medium-sized enterprises, with strong expertise in NetSuite, government contract compliance (DCAA), and enterprise financial platforms.

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership and Management
  • Take full charge of the finance and accounting team and functions
  • Oversee month-end closing processes, general ledger accuracy, and preparation of financial statements
  • Direct budgeting efforts, financial forecasting, and cash management
• Enterprise System Proficiency
  • Extensive hands-on experience with NetSuite covering:
  • Core finance and ledger operations
  • Procure-to-pay and order-to-cash workflows
  • Inventory control and project-related accounting
  • HR administration and time tracking modules
  • Manage integration of expense management tools such as Concur through middleware solutions like Wipli
  • Oversee treasury platforms similar to Bank of America CashPro and corporate card programs
• Regulatory and Contractual Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to DCAA standards, including labor allocation, cost distribution, billing, and project reporting requirements
  • Support federal invoicing processes, audit preparations, and contract rate negotiations
  • Prepare detailed project status and cost performance reports
• Taxation and Payroll Management
  • Coordinate corporate and payroll tax compliance alongside external consultants
  • Guarantee accurate tax classification and timely remittance
• Operational and Strategic Financial Excellence
  • Establish and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies
  • Assist in pricing strategies and proposal development for government and state-level contracts
  • Provide financial insights and analysis to executive leadership to guide business growth

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential (REQUIRED)
• A minimum of 10 years in progressively responsible finance leadership roles within small to mid-sized organizations
• Demonstrated ability to manage full finance department operations
• Extensive experience working in government contracting, preferably with the DoD (REQUIRED)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and complex financial modeling
• Expert user and administrator of NetSuite across multiple modules as detailed above
• Strong knowledge of DCAA compliance and cost accounting standards
• Familiarity with Concur, treasury management platforms, and corporate card systems
• Proven experience handling corporate and payroll tax matters

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing, Warehousing and Storage, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance