Director of Finance

Montage Marketing Group

Washington DC

Are you a master of numbers, systems, and financial reports? Do you thrive in building and managing financial processes that ensure an organization operates smoothly and efficiently? Montage Marketing Group wants you.

Montage is looking for a Director of Finance with the expertise and critical ability necessary to successfully manage the agency's accounting and financial responsibilities. Qualified candidates will have the experience and attention to detail needed to lead the organization's financial processes and associated platforms.

This is a full-time, exempt position working a hybrid schedule at Montage's Rockville, MD office, and the employee's home office. The anticipated annual salary for this position is $95,000 – $105,000.

About Montage Marketing Group

Montage Marketing Group is an award-winning marketing firm focused on making connections—and making a difference. Our people are innovators and co-creators, visionaries and hard-working change makers. Our purpose is to make a connection with people, to get them to stop and think, to feel and act. Proven experts in engagement, outreach, communication, event planning, and experiential design, we're a third-party-certified woman, minority, and diversity business enterprise, and a member of the US Small Business Administration's 8(a) program.

About the Role

The Director of Finance will be responsible for oversight of the agency's financial policies, accounting, processing, reporting and controls. Working closely with leadership, the Director of Finance will be responsible for the successful management of the agency's finance department and team including all functional areas within.

Qualifications

7–10 years of experience in finance/accounting, required
Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), required (CPA preferred)
Experience working with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)'s approved financial systems, required. Unanet experience strongly preferred
Federal government or government contracting experience required
Personnel management experience required

Duties and Responsibilities

Department Management

Accountable for adherence to the agency's financial policies, planning, reporting and controls
Oversee financial functions that may include accounting, budget, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll
Create functional strategies and specific objectives for the finance department and team
Support development and management of budgets/policies/procedures to ensure the functional infrastructure of the agency. Monitor progress/changes; and report on required financial milestones
Support the development and management of the department's budget
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner
Clearly communicate monthly and annual financial reports; collate financial reporting materials and oversee all financial projects/programs
Oversee payroll and payroll liabilities
Ensure efficient functioning and documentation for all financial systems including receipts, disbursements, billing, bookkeeping, budgeting and accounting
Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements
Administer the company's joint venture financial operations, reporting, and administration

Team Management 

Direct, oversee, and manage team assignments
Engage company tools and techniques to effectively manage team
Collaborate with team to assess the performance of the strategies and provide guidance to optimize results
Train, mentor, and develop team members
Support cross-departmental communication and collaboration amongst the team

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities

In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), laws and best practices
Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (Unanet experience strongly preferred)
Ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational planning
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Proven ability to lead finance department and individuals
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
Outstanding integrity, solid moral judgment, and the ability to make important decisions under pressure
Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decision-maker

Why Montage?

Because we're a diverse team of collaborative creatives—people who care as deeply about each other as we do about our work. We know that true teamwork happens only when each person's voice is valued, each one's contribution is celebrated, and success is always shared. We encourage each team member to realize their full potential. And we invite people to make our agency their pathway to fulfillment.

How to Apply

At Montage, we're passionate about putting our talents, knowledge, interests, and experience to work every day. We produce strong work because we put connection first. We want someone who also values connection, respect, and collaboration. Someone who understands a thriving work environment is built on more than any one production. Sound like you? Apply today.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Montage Marketing Group is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Montage Marketing Group is an E-Verify company and a Drug-Free Workplace.