Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to lead our financial operations and contribute to the overall success of the organization. As the Director of Finance, you will play a critical role in driving financial growth, managing fiscal responsibilities, and providing insightful analysis to support key business decisions, management of the overall finance and accounting department as well as reporting financials to the parent company.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a proven track record in financial management, be a CPA or CFA, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment in the federal contracting space. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives. Collaborate with senior leadership to create long-term financial plans, budgets, and forecasts to guide business growth and profitability. 
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis. Provide senior management with clear and concise financial insights to support decision-making. 
• Performance Analysis: Conduct comprehensive financial analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Present actionable recommendations to optimize operational efficiency, revenue generation, and cost management. 
• Risk Management: Evaluate financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Implement robust internal controls, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies. 
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Delegate tasks effectively, provide guidance, and facilitate professional development. 
• Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger. Streamline processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 
• Capital - Project Management: Evaluate investment opportunities, manage capital allocation, and assess ROI on various projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to make informed decisions on resource allocation. 
• Financial Technology: Stay abreast of advancements in financial technology and tools. Identify opportunities to implement systems and tools that improve financial processes, data analysis, and reporting. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, parent company finance and accounting leads, auditors, vendors, and regulatory bodies. Build strong relationships to ensure financial goals are met and compliance is maintained. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). 
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification highly desirable. 
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. 
• Strong understanding of federal contracting and government financial regulations such as CAS and GAAP is required.
• Experience with DCMA / DCAA requirements and preparing, reviewing, and/or approving applicable documentation. 
• Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. 
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis, utilizing tools such as ERP systems, Advanced Excel, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and financial modeling software – Deltek Costpoint System, GSA contract execution, percent of completion revenue recognition, and the various federal invoicing processes. 
• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to mentor and develop a finance team. 
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal. 
• High level of integrity, ethics, and accountability. 
• Independent, likes variety in people and tasks, works with and in the frames of the books, rules, structure, and a sense of urgency to stay on track and get things done on time and with 100% accuracy.