Director of Finance

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance with deep expertise to lead our accounting operations, ensure compliance, and support the financial health of the organization. The right candidate is someone who thrives in the details, rolls up their sleeves alongside the team and takes personal ownership of the numbers. This individual will work closely with the management team and serve as the architect of a high performing accounting team with clear mandate to recruit, develop and scale the team as the organization grows.  The individual will oversee the general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, and all compliance requirements

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong analytical skills, proven experience in accounting systems, and the ability to partner across departments to support strategic decision-making.

Financial Management & Reporting:

• →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

Operational Leadership:

• →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 function as well as Contracts, HR, Program Management to ensure alignment between financial practices and operational execution.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• →Serve as a system owner for the company’s accounting/ERP system (Unanet)
• →Drive automation, process efficiencies, and best practices across the accounting function.

Key Competencies

• →Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• →Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• →Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and sound judgment.
• →Ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing environment.

Success Metrics

• →On-time and accurate month-end close.
• →Support Clean audits (DCAA, financial statement audits).
• →Strong internal controls and compliance posture.
• →Streamlined and efficient accounting workflows.
• →High-performing and engaged accounting

• 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.

• CMA, or CGFM certification.
• Experience supporting DCAA audits and preparing incurred cost submissions.

• Chartered Accountant / bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Active CPA license is must.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in large organizations