Director of Finance & Operations

<h2><strong>Director of Finance &amp; Operations</strong></h2> <p><strong>Hands-On Leadership | Professional Services Required</strong></p> <p>A well‑established professional services firm is seeking a <strong>Director of Finance &amp; Operations</strong> to serve as the backbone of the organization’s financial and operational infrastructure.</p> <p>This is a broad, leadership‑oriented role for someone who enjoys being both strategic and executional.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead all accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities</li> <li>Manage operational infrastructure tied to finance, HR, payroll, and vendors</li> <li>Partner with senior leadership on business planning, growth, and profitability</li> <li>Analyze performance by project, client, and service line</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement across systems, controls, and processes</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <ul> <li>Director‑level or strong Controller background within <strong>professional services</strong></li> <li>Experience directly running finance and operations (not purely FP&amp;A or technical accounting)</li> <li>Ability to navigate ambiguity and support leadership with clear, actionable insights</li> <li>Background in smaller or mid‑market organizations preferred</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compelling Aspects</strong></p> <ul> <li>Broad scope and autonomy</li> <li>Direct exposure to leadership and ownership</li> <li>Opportunity to shape how the business operates and scales</li> </ul>