Consulting Director - Accounting and Finance Services

Consulting Director - Accounting and Finance Services

Are you looking for a “BOOST” in your GovCon accounting management career in 2024? Do you crave variety and challenge in your day-to-day GovCon world? Are you tired of being just another “cog” at a large GovCon? Do you wish every day was different and that you had exposure to multiple companies in different stages of their business growth cycle? Are you interested in helping small GovCon businesses grow and meet the challenges of succeeding in the complex and competitive GovCon world? Well then, do we have an opportunity for you!

BOOST is looking for a Consulting Director to lead our Accounting and Finance practice with our GovCon clients. We provide outsourced CFO, Accounting, and Finance services to our clients in the GovCon space. At BOOST, we have a passion for learning, creating, collaborating, and helping our clients meet their goals. This role is both strategic and operational. It’s running a kick-ass team, building the business, and doing client projects when a higher level of expertise is needed. It’s not for the mild-mannered or those craving routine. This is a role for those who want to be challenged, who want to build on a solid foundation, and take your team to the next level.

This role has everything you are looking for – technical prowess, team collaboration, independence, adaptability, creativity, business development, and team mentoring. You are a role model and mentor to our team; you are the voice of sanity to our clients, and you are a trusted colleague to your fellow senior staff members at BOOST.

A word about working remote: While this role is remote, we are looking for candidates who are in the DC/MD/VA region. Travel to BOOST meetings is required.

Who is BOOST?

BOOST is a fast-growth consulting company that works exclusively with government contractors (GovCon). We only serve GovCons. We know the business – and the rules – like the back of our hand. We are fluent in federal acronyms. We don’t say “yes” to a client unless we can knock it out of the park. We know our strengths and will consistently deliver. Our services are end-to-end to support our clients in the following areas: accounting/finance, contracts/procurement, human resources/talent acquisition. This position leads our accounting and finance consulting practice.

Responsibilities

The Consulting Director - Accounting and Finance Services will play a strategic leadership role in overseeing and managing the accounting/finance services offered by the company. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in accounting/finance, consulting, strong business acumen, and excellent leadership skills. The Director will be responsible for managing a robust team of 15, maintaining client satisfaction, ensuring the successful delivery of engagements, driving business growth, and being a member of the BOOST leadership team.

Strategic Leadership – Accounting and Finance Business Unit

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the accounting/finance business unit aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership to the 20+ member accounting/finance team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Strategic Leadership – BOOST LLC

• Serve as a member of the BOOST leadership team, assisting in steering the company towards its strategic goal and implementing the company’s mission and core values.
• Participation in adoption of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) within BOOST

Client Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality consulting services.
• Establish and enforce quality standards for accounting/finance services.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments to ensure that projects meet or exceed client expectations.

Project Management

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of client engagements, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Develop project plans, allocate resources, and manage project teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Team Development

• Supervise, build, and mentor the accounting/finance team.
• Manage team collaboration and build a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage the accounting/finance business unit budget, ensuring financial goals are met.
• Monitor project profitability and implement strategies to maximize revenue.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with consulting projects.
• Implement effective risk management strategies to safeguard the interests of both the company and its clients.

Business Development

• Identify new business opportunities and work collaboratively with SVP, Business Development to expand the client base.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with other service providers.

Market Analysis

• Strong belief and experience in leveraging technology and automation in accounting and finance
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management for adapting consulting services to meet evolving client needs.

IS THIS YOU?

• 10+ years in Federal Contracting required, preferably with companies of all sizes, both public and private
• CPA designation in Maryland, D.C., or Virginia
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting required, Master’s Degree or M.B.A. is strongly preferred
• Experience working in a small to mid-sized GovCon or Consulting company (< $250M)
• 3-5+ years of supervisory experience (you must love coaching and developing staff)
• Looking for an exciting career challenge and you are not willing to accept status quo
• Entrepreneurial mindset, thrives in a dynamic and challenging role with a proactive and innovative approach (we are a consulting firm so you must be comfortable with the "billable mindset")
• Passion for problem-solving and turning ideas into actionable plans
• Has at least these soft skills: flexibility, humility, collaborative spirit, high EQ, effective and efficient communicator.
• Experience with EOS framework

This Job Offers:

• A competitive base salary and generous bonus opportunities.
• Great benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer matching, and much more.
• BOOST employees enjoy a flexible work environment, career enhancement, team events, and the opportunity to be a part of a growing company!

BOOST is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.