Director, Finance & Accounting (Hybrid)

This is more than a Finance Director role - Geneva is entering an exciting period of organizational growth and transformation. We are modernizing our financial system, strengthening enterprise analytics, and investing in AI. We are seeking a strategic finance leader who wants to transform, not simply maintain, a high-performing finance organization. Reporting directly to the COO, this leader will shape the financial future of a nationally recognized organization supporting military medicine and biomedical research innovation. If you enjoy solving complex business problems, leveraging technology to improve decision-making, and partnering with senior leadership to drive organizational performance, we'd like to meet you. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Finance at an organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and mission impact. This is a hybrid-remote position; rotationally on-site at our hub sites in Bethesda, MD; Rockville, MD; Fayetteville, NC and Tacoma, WA.

Responsibilities

Establish and mature Geneva's FP&A capability, including long-range financial planning, scenario modeling, forecasting, and senior leadership decision support; Develop predictive financial models and data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making; Build KPIs and financial analytics to improve organizational performance; Partner with senior leadership to identify financial risks, growth opportunities, and operational efficiencies; Translate financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership and the Board; Develop a finance technology roadmap aligned with Geneva's long-term strategic objectives; Lead modernization of the finance system, reporting platforms, and business processes; Partner with operational leaders to support ERP selection, implementation, and optimization; Champion the responsible use of AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve financial operations and decision-making; Evaluate emerging technologies that improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, forecasting, and internal controls; Foster a culture of continuous innovation and process improvement; Develop and execute financial strategies, budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans; Provide financial analysis, performance metrics, and risk assessments to senior leadership and the Board; Integrate financial planning with organizational strategic objectives and define metrics to measure progress; Lead all accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, treasury management, cash forecasting, job cost accounting, budgeting, cash flow, AR/AP, payroll, and financial reporting; Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial data and reports; Oversee P&L reporting, forecasting, and indirect rate variance analysis; Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DFARS, Uniform Guidance, CAS, DCAA requirements, and nonprofit financial reporting requirements; Direct the preparation of Incurred Cost Proposals (ICPs), provisional rate submissions, and financial audit reports; Manage grant and contract financial reviews and support negotiations as required; Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, banks, and government agencies; Lead financial, government, and compliance audits with confidence and transparency; Build a high-performing finance organization capable of supporting organizational growth and increasing operational complexity; Develop future finance leaders through succession planning, mentoring, and professional development; Partner with department leaders to monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions; Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and superior customer service; Set and socialize an intentional culture and expected behaviors aligned to the mission and core values; Drive cross-departmental alignment and execution; Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial strategy and enterprise risk

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience; Demonstrated success leading both finance and accounting functions; Extensive knowledge of government contracting compliance and audit requirements; Experience leading multidisciplinary finance organizations through organizational growth and change

Nice to have

Active CPA strongly preferred; MBA or Master's degree; Experience leading ERP implementation or transformation; Experience building FP&A organizations; Demonstrated experience leveraging AI, automation, business intelligence or advanced analytics to improve financial operations and executive decision-making; Experience supporting senior leadership and Boards of Directors; Experience in nonprofit and/or federal government contracting environments