Director of Finance

Location: Remote

Job Type: TBD or Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Experience: 10 years

Education: Relevant experience or bachelor’s degree in business or accounting

Date Updated: July 9, 2024

Company Description

Lindahl Reed is a professional services company that provides program management, engineering and technical, and management advisory services to federal, state, institutional, and commercial customers nationwide. We offer expertise in the health, energy, and environmental markets. Lindahl Reed was founded on the belief that we can advance a safer, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable world. Our solutions allow clients to work smarter and gain unique insights and understanding into their organization as well as improve decision-making to help meet their mission, business, compliance, and operational challenges – now and into the future. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.

Description/Job Summary

Reporting to the SVP of Operations and Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance will provide leadership and coordination of the company’s financial reporting, financial planning, budget management and project accounting. The Director of Finance will work with the Controller to ensure that finances are accurate and consistent with Lindahl Reed goals and policies. The Director of Finance will review policies and procedures to align with Lindahl Reed’s accelerated growth and to maintain FAR/CAS, DCAA and GAAP compliance. The Director of Finance will train, mentor, and manage staff and their performance. The Director of Finance will provide leadership, insights, and advice to drive financial performance and mitigate risks. The Director of Finance will be an integral member of Lindahl Reed’s operations team and will work closely with other leaders to support Lindahl Reed’s accelerated growth as part of an integrated operations team.

Position Responsibilities

• Working with the Controller, manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems in Unanet ERP to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and DCAA and other regulatory requirements as well as government contract specific requirements.
• Manage the Annual Operating Plan process for financial forecasting.
• Manage ongoing EAC forecasts at the project level.
• Establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards.
• Implement and/or maintain consistent policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future applicable legislation.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, report on variances, and identify ways to optimize costs.
• Create a high performing team and an environment of trust and productivity.
• Support the annual financial audit, and other audits as required.
• Prepare the company’s indirect rate structure on an annual basis.
  
  
  

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years proven federal accounting experience
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Strong verbal and written communication and time management skills
• Exemplary history of financial project management
• Experience with Unanet, Costpoint, or other similar ERP
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, customer focus
• Proven ability to motivate and monitor staff development
• Keen analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Remote
• Sitting, Repetitive movements
• Phone and email contact with leadership, employees, and vendors.
• Maintain a flexible work environment as needed.
• Work sitting or standing at a desk or table for extended periods of time with the ability to shift positions while working sit, stand, pace, adjust positioning in any of those without issue.
• Ability to carry up to 10 pounds.
  
  
  

Benefits (status Pending)

The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees:

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Company paid Basic Life, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development
  
  
  

By applying for remote work, you are able to set up your own ergonomic work environment.

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely results of candidate’s reference/background check. This position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reed’s sole discretion.