Director of Finance

Job Title: Director of Finance

Job Number: 33676

Location: Charlottesville, VA

Job Description

As Director of Finance, you will manage the company’s accounting operation and contribute to the smooth operations of the company. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and be prepared to tackle a broad set of challenges as the company grows. This is an excellent opportunity for rapid career advancement in a fast-growing small company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee basic accounting functions including A/R, A/P, payroll, inventory management, expenses, etc.
• Recognize patterns in company spending and revenues.
• Conduct monthly and annual closings and provide appropriate reports.
• Manage the infrastructure of the FP&A process and work with senior leadership in developing budgets, forecasts, and scenario analysis.
• Manage external financial entities on behalf of the company.
• Supervise financial audits and act as financial point person during due diligence exercises.
• Work with CEO and other senior management on operational projects as they arise.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to suppliers, between company’s two offices.

Required Skills

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in accounting or finance or related
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management
• Experienced user of Quickbooks and related software
• Strong organizational skills, communications skills, and interpersonal abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools; Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Teams, etc.

Desirable:

• FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) experience 
• Demonstrated interest in life sciences (tools industry)
• Consulting experience such as strategy consulting, cost accounting, etc. 
• Other operations experience such as contracting, H/R functions, etc.