Vice President of Finance with Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy
* Serve as a strategic advisor to the President on financial planning, business performance, and growth initiatives
* Align divisional financial strategy with corporate objectives in coordination with the CFO
* Lead long-range financial planning, scenario modeling, and investment analysis Financial Operations
* Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls
* Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
* Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk Government Contracting Compliance
* Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and other applicable federal regulations
* Oversee incurred cost submissions, audit support, and rate development (provisional and final)
* Maintain strong internal controls aligned with government contracting requirements Budgeting & Forecasting
* Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts across all departments and programs
* Partner with program managers to monitor contract performance, revenue recognition, and profitability
* Provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations Program Finance & Business Partnership
* Support program management and proposal teams with financial insights, pricing strategies, and cost control
* Review and approve pricing models for proposals and contract bids
* Drive financial accountability across business units Team Leadership
* Lead and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team
* Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
* Build scalable processes and systems to support company growth Systems & Process Improvement
* Evaluate and enhance financial systems, tools, and reporting capabilities
* Drive automation and efficiency in financial operations Requirements

* Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required. MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced degree/certification strongly preferred.

* Experience:

Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including significant leadership experience in a senior finance role. Prior experience supporting an operating company or business unit within a larger corporate structure is strongly preferred.
* Government Contracting Expertise:
Demonstrated experience in government contracting finance, with strong working knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA, incurred cost submissions, provisional and final indirect rate development, audit support, and compliance-focused internal controls.
* Financial Leadership:
Proven ability to lead enterprise-level budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, cash flow management, financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic financial analysis in a growth-oriented environment.
* Program Finance and Pricing:
Experience partnering with program managers and business leaders to monitor contract performance, support revenue recognition and profitability analysis, and develop pricing strategies for proposals and competitive bids.
* Systems and Process Improvement:
Strong background in enhancing financial systems, reporting tools, automation, and scalable business processes to improve efficiency and support organizational growth.
* Leadership

Skills:

Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing high-performing finance and accounting teams, with a collaborative leadership style and a strong commitment to accountability and continuous improvement.
* Analytical and Communication

Skills:

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
* Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge:
Deep understanding of financial governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices applicable to federal contracting environments.

* Core Competencies:

Strong alignment with organizational values, including leadership, quality, service innovation, diversity, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
* Work Authorization:
Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to satisfy employment verification requirements through E-Verify.
* Security Clearance:
No security clearance required. The anticipated salary range for this role is $225,000 to $250,000 annually. The anticipated salary range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final starting salary will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location (where applicable), as well as internal equity and market considerations.

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