Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Own the end-to-end monthly close process to produce accurate financial statements, including the income statement and balance sheet, within a strict 5-business-day deadline.
- Review and approve all Accounts Payable (A/P) invoices, payroll runs, outgoing cash transactions, and General Ledger (G/L) entries.
- Review and approve all monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Actively monitor the company's cash flow and be accountable for the comprehensive accuracy of 13-week cash projections.
- Ensure project-specific financial duties are understood and lead the team in industry best practices for project control.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and manage all financial audits, including annual financial, 401(k), workers' compensation, sales and use tax, and DCAA audits.
- Ensure adherence to legal and financial reporting standards, including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
- Establish and enforce internal controls and policies, including ensuring employee travel and expense reports comply with company policy and government regulations.
- Lead coordination of annual tax return preparation with CPA firm and understand R&D tax credits.
- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, set performance expectations, and address performance gaps.
- Lead process improvement and automation efforts to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Serve as primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including auditors, government representatives (including DCAA), and bank contacts.
Requirements
- 7+ years progressive experience in a DoD government contracting environment
- 2+ years experience with CPFF contracts
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
- Licensed CPA or CGMA designation
- Solid technical accounting skills and understanding of federal and state regulations, government contracting/DCAA requirements, and US GAAP
- Highly self-motivated leader who takes full ownership and empowers and enables their team
- Leads by setting clear expectations and providing strategic guidance, allowing the team the autonomy to deliver exceptional results
- Strong problem solving, analysis, and decision-making skills
- A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of integrity
- Proven ability to collaborate and interact well with employees of all levels, outside vendors, and customers
- Previous experience with a small business that has rapidly scaled (DESIRED)
- Familiarity with Unanet (DESIRED)
- Familiarity with R&D contracting, SBIRs, and OTAs (DESIRED)