Overview
Director of Finance Jobs in United States at Oxenham Group
Title: Director of Finance
Company: Oxenham Group
Location: United States
The Director of Finance serves as the senior financial leader of Oxenham Group, responsible for both the strategic direction and operational integrity of all finance functions. This is a high-impact, full-time leadership role within a growing staffing agency — overseeing financial planning, reporting, compliance, and a cross-functional team that includes accounting, payroll/contractor operations, and administrative coordination.
This role is ideal for a finance leader who combines strategic thinking with operational execution — someone who can own the numbers, develop the team, and serve as a trusted financial partner to executive leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Own the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial forecasting in partnership with executive leadership
- Develop and monitor financial models, KPI dashboards, and performance metrics across all business units
- Provide strategic guidance on pricing, margin optimization, cost structure, and capital allocation
- Advise leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and the impact of operational decisions on company performance
Financial Operations & Oversight
- Oversee the integrity of the general ledger, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
- Review and approve reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and significant financial transactions
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting on gross margin by division, cost of contracted labor, and expense ratios
- Own commission structure design in partnership with sales leadership; ensure accurate and timely payment
- Maintain banking relationships, oversee cash management, and manage AP/AR workflows through direct reports
Team Development & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Directly manage and develop finance and operations team members, with the expectation of a growing direct report structure as the organization scales
- Set team priorities, conduct performance reviews, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Serve as the primary liaison to external accountants, auditors, legal counsel, and banking representatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, recruiting, and operations leadership to align financial decisions with business goals
Compliance, Controls & Risk Management
- Design and enforce internal financial controls, accounting policies, and approval workflows
- Oversee multi-state sales tax compliance, insurance program management, and all regulatory financial filings
- Ensure proper classification and documentation of contractor costs, billable expenses, and revenue recognition
- Monitor and mitigate financial risks including cash flow exposure, contractor misclassification liability, and margin compression
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership or Director-level role
- Demonstrated experience owning budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy for a growing organization
- Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and financial modeling; experience building and maintaining executive-level dashboards and reports
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold accountable a multi-person finance team
Preferred
- Experience in a staffing agency, professional employer organization (PEO), or professional services environment
- Familiarity with contractor cost structures, commission-based compensation, and bill rate/pay rate margin analysis
- Experience with Job Diva or similar staffing/ATS platforms
