Information Experts

Director of Finance/Accounting

Position Type:

Full-time Exempt

Position Profile:

The Director is key to helping company successfully manage their financial function. This position will work closely with the executive team to further develop the financial function and to implement financial practices that support the business needs. This position is integral to helping Information Experts successfully manage their business and takes someone with superior financial and accounting skills.

This position requires a hands-on, detail orientated individual who desires to grow with our company.

Principal Responsibilities:

Be an Information Expert demonstrating our core values and commitment to our business:

• Perform in all accounting and financial functions including accounts payable; accounts receivable; cash management; general ledger; reconciliations; payroll; billing; budgeting; and financial forecasting, analysis, planning and execution
• Provide proactive guidance and counsel to executive management on all financial and accounting matters with an eye towards increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial operations; work with executive management to develop and implement a financial management strategy
• Establish and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Direct the preparation of all financial reports for internal management reporting and external reporting purposes (including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and required reports)
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information to evaluate operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget and other areas influencing the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the business
• Prepare and assist quarterly tax estimates, prepare year end taxes, SBA reviews, ICS Cost submissions
• Interface with DCAA & GSA Auditors
• Interface with bank and prepare line requests
• Act as an Open Air administrator ( web –based time tracking system)
• Design, develop, and implement effective internal controls for all finance and accounting processes and recommend changes to improve system and financial performance
• Design and develop deliverables per business needs and expectations and present potential concepts
• Ensure high quality deliverables are produced while working within budget and meeting deadlines
• Assist in the identification, assessment and resolution of issues and problems
• Balance and prioritize work to ensure critical items are addressed
• Develop, maintain, and track financial-related measures of business success

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a solid business partner who can articulate how finance supports company’s broader strategic plan and objectives
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment managing multiple priorities
• Keen sense of urgency and commitment to providing exceptional financial management leadership and support
• Ability to understand, interpret, and respond to financial data in a dynamic environment
• Ability to define financial metrics and use them to set and achieve specific performance goals
• A solid understanding of information technology and the ability to guide the design and use of automated systems to improve the integration, quality, and production of accounting functions
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to maintain positive and cooperative working relations with management and employees
• Outstanding analytical, attention to detail, judgment, and leadership skills
• Strong ability to creatively use resources and find solutions to unique problems
• Superior ability to track and communicate status, identify and resolve issues, and work within budget
• Must be highly motivated, a self starter, results-oriented, an independent thinker and a team player
• Must have patience, flexibility, a good sense of humor and be solutions-focused
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, A/P, A/R, payroll and supporting financial/accounting software (QuickBooks preferred)
• Intermediate knowledge of vendor relations, subcontracting, and expense reporting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting required

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• CPA certification and/or MBA preferred
• Must possess a good understanding of U.S. GAPP and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 internal control reporting requirements
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years work experience that includes public accounting and private industry
• Government contracting experience required

Company Profile:

Information Experts is an award-winning fast paced communications firm specializing in results-focused strategic communications consulting and creation. Information Experts has become who we are through a unique yet pragmatic sensibility we call integrated communications. Integrated communications represents not only our complementary suite of consulting, content, marketing, and training services, but also our fundamental mission to help corporations find and communicate their authentic voice to its customers, partners, employees, and the media.

Please e-mail us at to submit your resume.