• Finance Director

    Insight Global (Detroit, MI)


    Job Description

    Insight Global is looking for a Finance Director. The Finance Director is a key leadership position within the Finance Department, reporting directly to the CFO. This role serves as the dedicated financial leader and strategic partner for a group of assigned departments, functioning as their de facto CFO. The Finance Director is responsible for ensuring robust financial control, providing insightful financial analysis, driving efficiency improvements, and supporting sound financial decision-making across their assigned departments. This position demands a highly skilled and experienced finance professional with a strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and strategic financial management.

     

    o Serve as the financial leader for one or more departments

     

    o Partner with agency and leadership to manage all financial activities.

     

    o Supervise finance staff, including managers, supervisors, professionals, and paraprofessionals.

     

    o Oversee budgeting, accounting, forecasting, procurement, grants management, and financial reporting.

     

    o Provide leadership in strategic financial planning (short, medium, long-term).

     

    o Review and approve Accounts Receivable invoices, ensuring accurate billing and timely collection.

     

    o Review and approve manual journal entries for accuracy, proper support, and compliance with accounting principles.

     

    o Implement and maintain strong internal controls within assigned departments to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.

     

    o Monitor departmental compliance with all financial policies and procedures.

     

    o Review and approve all departmental requisitions for goods and services, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and policies.

     

    o Review and approve documentation related to the receipt of goods and services, verifying accuracy and completeness.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

    Skills and Requirements

    • BS/BA in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field is required

    • 5-7+ years of experience in accounting or finance working for a large accounting firm

    • 5+ years in a leadership position within accounting or finance

    • CPA – Certified Public Accountant

    1. Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

    2. Knowledge of GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) or FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board)