Location: Charlottesville, VA – On-site
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $120,000/year (higher based on experience)
We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Accounting to oversee accounting operations, financial planning, reporting, compliance, cash management, and finance team leadership. This is a hands-on leadership position that combines daily accounting oversight with financial planning and guidance for senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct day-to-day accounting and finance activities
- Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, billing, reconciliations, and month/year-end close
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses
- Manage cash flow, treasury functions, banking relationships, and cash forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting
- Monitor business performance and provide financial insights to leadership
- Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting processes
- Identify financial risks and implement improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
- Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance
- Develop financial models, dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting tools
- Support leadership with business planning and financial decisions
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff
- Promote accountability, process improvement, and sound financial practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- 5+ years leading accounting or finance teams
- Strong experience with:
- Financial reporting
- Month-end and year-end close
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls
- Financial analysis
- Proven experience improving accounting processes and financial controls
- Working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices
- Experience with audits, tax compliance, and banking relationships
- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to work on-site in Charlottesville, VA
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CMA, or other professional accounting certification
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience with CargoWise, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software
- Knowledge of treasury management and working capital
- Experience preparing financial reporting for executive leadership
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrates integrity and sound financial judgment
- Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on accounting leadership
- Identifies opportunities to improve systems and streamline processes
- Builds effective relationships across departments
- Performs well in a fast-paced environment
- Leads with accountability, professionalism, and a continuous-improvement mindset
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Additional company-sponsored benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- 5+ years leading accounting or finance teams
- Experience with financial reporting
- Experience with month-end and year-end close
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting
- Experience with cash flow management
- Experience with internal controls and financial analysis
- Experience improving accounting processes and financial controls
- Working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices
- Experience with audits, tax compliance, and banking relationships
- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to work on-site in Charlottesville, Virginia
- CPA, CMA, or another professional accounting certification
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience with CargoWise, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software
- Knowledge of treasury management and working capital
- Experience preparing financial reports for executive leadership
What We Do
Qualdoc is a global organization providing industrial staffing, contract manufacturing, and supply chain management services. They specialize in engineering support, metrology, and quality assurance for sectors including aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and power. The company focuses on building partnerships to ensure speed-to-market and low-risk manufacturing, offering services ranging from prototype development to high-volume production and in-country procurement support for clients worldwide.
