Title: Finance Director

Division: Accounting

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary:  We are searching for a director of finance to oversee our company’s financial planning and accounting operations, to guide its overall financial strategy, and help to lead various financial activities such as budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, acquisitions, and investments. Responsibilities would include finance and accounting tasks, as well as advising on strategic partnerships, evaluating technologies and processes, and representing the company in public forums.

In this position you will be an accomplished accountant or finance professional who is proactive with company finances and actively involved in the commercial operations of the company. You will be an effective communicator with highly developed interpersonal and leadership abilities, including the ability to advise senior leadership and other executives on how to maintain the company’s economic health and strong growth.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely and accurate analyses, summaries, and reports of financial data on the operating progress of the company
• Revise and maintain established cash flow projection processes and reporting structures
• Work with the CFO to routinely review revenue cycle metrics to identify and address issues affecting overall performance proactively
• Assist the CFO with compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory matters and requirements
• Liaise with finance partners, banks, and other vendors
• Identify areas of inefficiency, make recommendations, and develop action plans
• Generate forecasts and run scenario analyses, so the company can be predictive and proactive for the future
• Assist the CFO to report on the company’s financial results
• Partner with senior leaders to ensure the financial needs of the business are being met and advise them on the financial strategy of the firm

Required Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required
• A Certified Public Accounting License is strongly preferred

Required Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of financial benchmarking, accounting, audit and tax compliance and other regulatory matters
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership
• Innate ability to turn numbers into information, and to communicate the same to the stakeholders of the company who do not have accounting or finance backgrounds
• Experience in fiscal management principles and processes, including resource management and needs assessment
• Knowledge of federal and multiple state tax laws as well as basic accounting issues
• Prior experience in the Professional Services Industry (engineering preferred), investment banking, or “big 4” management consulting is a plus
• A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is preferred
• A Certified Public Accounting License is strongly preferred