Director of Finance

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Oversee multi‑state payroll processing and reporting.
• Ensure timely preparation of internal and external financial reports.
• Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and government contract standards, including T&M, CPFF, and FFP contracts.
• Lead and oversee all corporate tax planning, preparation, and filing activities, ensuring accuracy and timely submission in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Hold an active CPA license and apply expertise to guide financial strategy, risk management, and accounting best practices across the organization.
• Develop and maintain a robust compliance framework, monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring the company adheres to all applicable financial laws and reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies, serving as the primary point of contact for financial inquiries and examinations.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide tax‑efficient strategies that support business growth, M&A activity, and corporate restructuring initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff; foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee payroll, AP, AR, and procurement accounting.
• Collaborate with Pricing, Project Controls and other finance functions as well as Contracts, HR, Program Management to ensure alignment between financial practices and operational execution.
• Serve as a system owner for the company’s accounting/ERP system (Unanet).
• Drive automation, process efficiencies, and best practices across the accounting function.

• Chartered Accountant / CFA / Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA License
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in large organizations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience managing accounting teams and leading month‑end close cycles.
• Hands‑on experience with a accounting system (Deltek Costpoint, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Unanet, etc.).
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.