Finance Manager

Kforce Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis in a fast-paced environment. The role partners with operational leaders to drive performance and strategic decision making.

The candidate should have 5+ years of finance experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and proven ability to manage and mentor staff while ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, variance reports, and KPIs.
• Partner with department leaders to evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives and investments.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, cash flow, and profitability trends.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close activities with the accounting team.
• Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support audit requests and provide required financial documentation.
• Manage and mentor finance and accounting staff as assigned.
• Drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting capabilities.
• Assist with special projects, acquisitions, system implementations, and strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting/BA)

MBA/CPA/CMA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Finance Manager in Sterling, VA. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis activities. This individual will partner with operational leaders to drive financial performance, support strategic decision making, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, variance reports, and key performance indicators
• Partner with department leaders to evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives and investments
• Monitor revenue, expenses, cash flow, and profitability trends
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close activities with the accounting team
• Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership
• Support audit requests and provide required financial documentation
• Manage and mentor finance and accounting staff as assigned
• Drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting capabilities
• Assist with special projects, acquisitions, system implementations, and strategic planning initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
• Previous experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification
• Experience managing direct reports
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, government contracting, nonprofit, or professional services environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.