About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.

Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value.

We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

Bowers Accountants & Advisors

Bowers Accountants & Advisors is powered by CURRENT as one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms with benefits from shared platform resources, programs, and support. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. As a proud member of AICPA's G400, encompassing the Top 300 firms nationally, we maintain a robust reputation grounded in integrity, professionalism, and unparalleled expertise.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Position is in our Syracuse, New York office.

Position Overview:

The Director of Finance and Operations serves as the firm's operational core — ensuring that leadership priorities are translated into reliable execution on the ground. This position is predominantly hands-on, with a strong bias toward managing workflows, holding teams accountable, and driving operational outcomes rather than setting firm-level strategy. The ideal candidate is a disciplined operator who builds trust through follow-through, brings a continuous improvement mindset to day-to-day problems, and knows how to get things done in a multi-office professional services environment.

This is a Hybrid Work Model with consistent presence across Bowers' office locations (Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Watertown) is expected.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience directly related to the role)
10+ years of progressive experience in professional services operations (accounting, advisory, legal, or consulting), with demonstrated responsibility for managing cross-functional operational workflows
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain operating cadence, KPI reporting routines, and process standards across multiple teams
Experience managing operational change initiatives (process redesign and/or technology rollouts) with hands-on coordination and follow-through
Proficiency with common productivity, reporting, and practice management tools used in modern professional services firms
Strong analytical skills; ability to read financial and operating data and translate it into actionable next steps
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Travel between all firm locations is estimated at 20-30%, which is required to maintain a strong presence
Occasional travel to CURRENT regional meetings and platform events

Qualifications Preferred:

Experience in or directly supporting an accounting firm environment, including familiarity with tax/audit/advisory delivery rhythms
Experience supporting M&A integration and/or rapid growth environments with multiple locations and leadership layers
MBA or other advanced degree in a job-related field
CPA license or equivalent financial/accounting credential
Salary: $130K - $175K

Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

We provide a robust benefits package, including:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.