Finance Manager

Finance Manager

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

• Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:
  Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award. K  is seeking a Finance Manager to join the team, supporting a government client in the Northern Virginia Area. This role oversees full P&L and cash flow responsibility for the program, managing financial activities for various contract types and sizes with minimal direct supervision. The ideal candidate requires in-depth expertise in budgeting, forecasting, estimates to complete (ETC/EAC), variance and trend analysis, and reporting cycles.

The Finance Manager identifies financial opportunities and risks, supports backlog management, fosters a strong control and compliance environment, and applies advanced knowledge of accounting principles, contract management, and government contracting processes, including FAR and CAS.

• Develop, maintain, and control work breakdown structures (WBS) and lead project set‑up activities to ensure compliant cost charging, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Oversee project budgets, baselines, funding, schedules, and milestones, including calculating estimates to complete (ETC/EAC) and processing scope changes.
• Review incurred costs and forecast future expenditures using labor productivity, material price forecasts, subcontract agreements, wage rates, and risk analysis.
• Monitor and maximize project cash flow by reviewing customer invoices, reconciling unbilled balances, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee subcontractor expenditures, track costs and fees against budget, analyze trends, and prepare monthly accruals.
• Collaborate with Program Management and customers to achieve financial and contractual objectives, preparing reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead corporate budget and forecast activities for assigned projects by documenting assumptions and evaluating financial opportunities and risks.
• Reconcile weekly, monthly, and cumulative cost and performance data; provide variance analysis, trending, and completion reporting.
• Develop price and cost estimates using complex pricing concepts and applicable government accounting standards (FAR, CAS).
• Establish and maintain financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate project status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
• Lead cross‑functional teams, implement process improvement initiatives, and provide mentorship and guidance while managing multiple priorities and long‑term objectives.

• Required
• Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis and program management experience, including hands‑on budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex program management concepts (budgets, estimates to complete, project schedules, variance and trend analysis).
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles as they relate to U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with multiple contract types (CPAF, FFP, LOE, CR) within the DoD / IC community.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong quality control and analytical skills.
• Desired
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, COBRA, COGNOS, Hyperion,…