Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Culmen International is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to work at our HQ office in Alexandria, VA.

The CFO will serve as the Company's senior financial executive with responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, government contract accounting and compliance, FP&A, treasury and cash management, project financial reporting, and financial operations.

This is a hands-on, operational CFO role requiring an executive who combines CFO-level leadership with the technical accounting depth and operating discipline of an accomplished Controller. The successful candidate must be comfortable moving seamlessly between executive-level discussions and detailed reviews of financial statements, project financials, indirect rates, cash forecasts, reconciliations, and Deltek Costpoint reporting. This role is particularly well suited for an experienced CFO, VP of Finance, or senior Controller from a substantial federal government contractor who has managed complex project accounting and is prepared to operate at the executive level while remaining deeply engaged in financial execution.

The CFO will lead an established accounting organization, including an experienced Controller and Assistant Controller, and provide financial oversight across a complex portfolio of 150+ domestic and international government contracts.

The successful CFO will build a finance organization that consistently delivers accurate information, on time, with fewer surprises. The CFO will establish disciplined financial processes, anticipate issues before they become emergencies, and provide the CEO and ELT with reliable insight into Company and contract performance.

Success will be measured by timely and accurate closes and PSRs; reliable Costpoint-based budget-to-actual reporting with insightful analysis to inform decision making; disciplined indirect rate management and DCAA compliance; improved cash and liquidity forecasting; strong lender relationships; effective acquisition integration; and a scalable finance organization capable of supporting the Company's continued growth and complexity.

The CFO will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, revenue recognition, cost accounting, and management reporting to include detailed analysis and recommendations for minimizing indirect costs and maximizing profitability.
• Lead and develop the Controller, Assistant Controller, and broader accounting organization.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, procedures, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and relationships with external auditors and advisors.

• Provide leadership over all aspects of government contract accounting and financial compliance, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
• Oversee development, calculation, forecasting, and monitoring of fringe, overhead, G&A, and other indirect rates, including actual versus provisional rate performance.
• Lead annual Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS/ICE) and manage DCAA audits, accounting system reviews, and other government financial compliance matters.
• Collaborate with Corporate Operations to prepare the company to achieve a certified estimating system, purchasing system, and inventory management system.
• Ensure appropriate cost allocation, allowability, documentation, and accounting across CPFF, Cost Plus, T&M, FFP, and other government contract structures.