Director of Finance

We are seeking an experienced Program Finance Manager / Director to lead financial planning, forecasting, cost management, and program financial performance across a portfolio of government and commercial programs. This individual will serve as a strategic finance partner to Program Management and business leadership, with primary responsibility for Estimate at Completion (EAC) development, forecasting, cost analysis, budgeting, and variance management.

The ideal candidate brings demonstrated DoD and government contracting experience, strong program/project cost forecasting capabilities, and proven leadership experience managing and developing finance professionals.

This is a program finance role; accounting responsibilities are handled by a separate team. As a remote resource, they may want the consultant to fly in to start the project or randomly throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee Estimate at Completion (EAC) development, maintenance, and forecasting for government and commercial programs.

Develop, maintain, and update program financial forecasts, including estimates of remaining costs and expected program outcomes.

Oversee the appropriate allocation and movement of costs across projects and contracts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with contractual requirements.

Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across a portfolio of programs.

Monitor actual program performance against budget, forecast, and EAC, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

Partner closely with Program Management, Operations, Contracts, Procurement, and business leadership to understand program performance and financial drivers.

Provide financial insight and recommendations to program leaders regarding cost performance, forecast changes, resource requirements, and financial risks.

Identify unfavorable cost trends and work collaboratively with program leadership to develop and implement corrective actions.

Prepare and present program financial reporting, forecasts, and financial performance updates to senior leadership.

Support financial planning for new and existing government and commercial programs.

Ensure program financial processes and forecasts are consistent with applicable contract requirements and company policies.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 4–5 finance professionals, establishing accountability and supporting professional growth.

Partner with Accounting and other functional teams as needed while maintaining a clear focus on program finance, forecasting, and financial performance.