Director of Finance with Security Clearance

Gemini Industries Inc; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Industries Inc. in Burlington, MA seeks a Director of Finance to lead the Finance and Accounting functions at our headquarters. The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, with a Master’s preferred, and a Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

The incumbent will direct all financial operations, governance, and compliance across government contracts, payroll, and reporting, partnering with senior leadership to optimize performance and safeguard assets.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Accounting operations.
• Flexible, results-driven, self-starter.
• Able to work independently and multi-task and knows when to delegate.
• Able to take a project from conception to completion with minimum direction.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Task-oriented yet able to understand the big picture.
• Experience using Unanet Enterprise software.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – must be able to work effectively in a team environment in both leadership and participant roles.
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, expert Excel user.
• DoD or other government contractor experience helpful.
• Travel: Minimal.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of the Finance and Accounting department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of departmental activities to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop department staff, including establishing performance expectations, preparing development plans, and conducting performance reviews.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented work environment that promotes professional development, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and safeguard company assets.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, project managers, and other departments to provide financial guidance, resolve issues, and support informed business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, reporting, and departmental workflows.
• Direct and oversee Finance and Accounting functions, including the establishment and maintenance of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives.
• Review and reconcile monthly account activity, prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries, and ensure the timely preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Administer and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Project Reporting.
• Review, analyze, and approve accounting transactions and financial reports; interpret results and communicate significant issues, variances, and other pertinent matters to management.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries for transfers, wire transactions, bank fees, and other necessary adjustments.
• Facilitate the creation of purchase requests and purchase orders for vendors and subcontractors, and review and approve related invoices.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial controls

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Director of Finance

Burlington, MA (Headquarters)

Clearance Level: Secret Clearance Required

Job Code: 1306

Gemini Industries Inc. provides technical, management and operations services to support National Security projects. We provide rapid response to the critical needs of our customers and those they serve. We perform analyses and develop operations plans to anticipate and prepare for the future. And we deliver advanced technology to improve our customer’s success in executing its mission. Gemini seeks innovative, results-oriented individuals with the creativity, initiative, and intelligence to overcome any challenge and succeed. Members of the Gemini team thrive in a culture that is anticipatory, agile, and schedule-driven; with a sense of urgency and a drive to succeed.

Our Culture

• The best and brightest personnel
• Work at a high operations tempo
• Integrated teams delivering rapid solutions
• An attitude that balances “I can make it better” with “As long as we succeed”

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related degree, Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of the Finance and Accounting department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of departmental activities to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop department staff, including establishing performance expectations, preparing development plans, and conducting performance reviews.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented work environment that promotes professional development, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and safeguard company assets.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, project managers, and other departments to provide financial guidance, resolve issues, and support informed business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, reporting, and departmental workflows.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Direct and oversee Finance and Accounting functions, including the establishment and maintenance of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives.
• Review and reconcile monthly account activity, prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries, and ensure the timely preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Administer and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Project Reporting.
• Review, analyze, and approve accounting transactions and financial reports; interpret results and communicate significant issues, variances, and other pertinent matters to management.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries for transfers, wire transactions, bank fees, and other necessary adjustments.
• Facilitate the creation of purchase requests and purchase orders for vendors and subcontractors, and review and approve related invoices.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and reporting.

Project Accounting and Government Contract Administration

• Collaborate with project managers and other departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting of project revenue, costs, and financial performance.
• Coordinate with project managers to obtain financial and contractual information and prepare monthly financial status reports for customers.
• Maintain and update contract records, including contract setup, modifications, funding changes, and closeouts.
• Track task orders from award through contract closeout, including funding, billing, cost reconciliation, and final financial reporting.
• Ensure the timely submission of accurate, error-free invoices and required financial information for Government contracts.
• Prepare quarterly General Services Administration (GSA) reporting and coordinate the payment of Contract Access Fee (CAF) and Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) obligations.
• Prepare the annual Incurred Cost Submission and coordinate responses to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits and inquiries.

Payroll, Employee Administration, and Benefits

• Administer and oversee day-to-day processing of time collection, labor distribution, and ADP payroll.
• Oversee employee onboarding, payroll and accounting system setup, employee changes, and termination processing to ensure accurate and timely administration.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of employee benefit plans and oversee plan implementation and annual open enrollment.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and other relevant departments to ensure accurate employee records, payroll information, and benefits administration.
• Administer and oversee the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), including plan administration, recordkeeping, compliance requirements, coordination with plan administrators and trustees, and support for annual valuations, reporting, and audits.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for 401(k) plan testing and audits, the annual financial audit, and annual workers’ compensation audits.
• Coordinate audit preparation, documentation requests, and follow-up activities to support internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, contractual requirements, Government regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate financial documentation and records to support audit readiness, contract compliance, and accurate financial reporting.

Audit, Compliance, and Internal Controls

• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for 401(k) plan testing and audits, the annual financial audit, and annual workers’ compensation audits.
• Coordinate audit preparation, documentation requests, and follow-up activities to support internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, contractual requirements, Government regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate financial documentation and records to support audit readiness, contract compliance, and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Accounting operations.
• Flexible, results-driven, self-starter.
• Able to work independently and multi-task and knows when to delegate.
• Able to take a project from conception to completion with minimum direction.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Task-oriented yet able to understand the big picture.
• Experience using Unanet Enterprise software.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – must be able to work effectively in a team environment in both leadership and participant roles.
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, expert Excel user.
• DoD or other government contractor experience helpful.
• Travel: Minimal.

Other Requirements: E-Verify Notice of Participation

This employer participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: www.e-verify.gov

We Seek

• Highly motivated self-starters
• Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts
• Individuals who have a “let me try” attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward
• Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve (“let me try again”)
• Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Gemini Industries Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer. We are committed to abiding by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability and any other basis protected by applicable law.