Director Of Finance

Our client, a growing professional services organization in the Franklin, TN area, is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join its executive leadership team. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with senior leadership, driving business performance, and helping organizations scale through periods of growth and expansion.

The Director of Finance will serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership while overseeing all financial, accounting, administrative, risk management, and insurance-related functions. The ideal candidate will bring experience within a project-based professional services environment and possess a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.
• Partner with ownership and senior leadership on strategic planning, business performance, and growth initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations regarding profitability, staffing, investments, and operational improvements.
• Develop financial reporting tools and performance metrics that drive accountability across the organization.

Strategic Planning & Growth

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop long-range financial plans and scenario analyses.
• Support office expansion, growth initiatives, and business development strategies.
• Assist leadership with succession planning, organizational development, and long-term financial planning.

Financial Management

• Oversee monthly financial reporting and analysis.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance.
• Maintain relationships with banking partners, lenders, insurance providers, and external advisors.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax engagements.
• Oversee payroll administration and benefits-related financial processes.

Project Financial Management

• Lead project accounting and financial performance initiatives.
• Develop and manage executive dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor utilization, revenue performance, profitability, backlog, and project financial health.
• Partner with department leaders and project managers to improve operational and financial performance.
• Manage work-in-process (WIP), accounts receivable, and project-related financial risk.

Risk Management & Administration

• Oversee the company's risk management and insurance programs.
• Manage relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, and risk management consultants.
• Review contractual risk provisions and insurance requirements in conjunction with legal counsel.
• Support business continuity, compliance, and cybersecurity risk initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop accounting, finance, payroll, and administrative personnel.
• Establish performance goals and accountability measures for team members.
• Build scalable financial systems and processes that support continued growth.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Experience within engineering, architecture, consulting, professional services, construction services, or another project-based business environment.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
• Experience creating and managing KPIs, executive dashboards, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of project accounting and project profitability analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership on strategic business decisions.

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Experience supporting organizations through periods of significant growth.
• Experience with acquisitions, integrations, or ownership transition planning.
• Experience with Deltek Ajera, Deltek Vantagepoint, or similar project-based ERP systems.

Skills

Financial analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial reporting, job costing, Financial, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial planning and analysis

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Business Partnership
• Process Improvement
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Communication & Executive Presence

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $200000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Quarterly performance bonuses
• 401(k) Safe Harbor plan with company match
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Unlimited PTO for qualified team members
• 100% Medical Insurance for Team Member + 40% Dependent Coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance Available
• Health Savings Accounts with Company Contribution
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Referral Bonus Structure

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin, TN.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Franklin, TN.