Director of Finance

Location: Kingston, NY 12401 onsite • Salary: USD 50,000 - 70,000 per year • Job Type: Full-time • Relocation required prior to start

Cyber Guardian Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a strategic finance leader to anchor the company’s financial function in Kingston, NY. This on-site role offers a clear path to influence financial strategy, reporting, budgeting, and controls while supporting growth toward a billion-dollar enterprise. The position comes with a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits including vision and dental coverage, professional development support, and a culture that values integrity, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives and growth goals.
• Provide advisory support to the CEO and executive team on financial risks, opportunities, and strategic implications.
• Lead long-range planning, scenario modeling, and capital allocation decisions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting.
• Translate financial data into clear insights for leadership, clients, and stakeholders.
• Analyze trends, variances, and KPIs to surface the most impactful factors driving performance.
• Own the annual budget and rolling forecast cycles.
• Build financial models supporting pricing, strategic initiatives, and capital decisions.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital management.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Establish and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and audit-ready records.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with external CPAs, auditors, and tax advisors; lead the annual audit.
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Build, lead, and mentor the finance and accounting team; set performance standards and develop talent.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and internal departments; seek opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Optimize the finance technology stack, including ERP, accounting, FP&A, and payroll systems.
• Drive automation and process improvements that scale with the business.
• Stay current on accounting standards, tax law, and finance best practices.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Sales, and leadership on planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Provide financial guidance on hiring, vendor contracts, and capital expenditures.
• Support onboarding of new clients and coordinate handoffs across bookkeeping, accounting, and tax.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 3+ in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, and internal controls.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and applicable tax regulations.
• Proven track record building and developing finance teams.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, NetSuite, or similar) and financial modeling in Excel.
• Exceptional communication skills; able to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and ability to balance strategy with operational detail.
• High integrity and sound judgment with confidential information.

Technologies

• QuickBooks
• Xero
• Sage
• NetSuite

Benefits

• 100% Healthcare Coverage with Vision & Dental
• Copay Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Cryogenic Therapy sessions
• Health Services Discounts, including on-site wellness workshops, webinars, and flu shots
• Paid Time Off
• Two Paid Personal Days
• Weekly Lunch and Bi-Monthly Dinners
• Unlimited Snacks, Exotic Coffee, and Premium Flavored Water
• DoorDash credits
• Bi-Monthly Video Game Tournaments
• Gold Bar Program
• Interest Rate Reduction – 200 Basis Point Reduction
• Discounts on national and local brands, including up to 45% off movie tickets, theme parks, concerts, Broadway shows, car rentals, hotels, and more
• Apple Employee Purchase Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Life Assistance Program for confidential support on personal and professional issues
• Pet Insurance and Pet Life Insurance
• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance