Lead enterprise financial innovation initiatives, including predictive analytics, dashboards, automation, and advanced financial modeling.
Develop and maintain real-time KPIs/KHIs dashboards at the project, department, and enterprise levels.
Provide actionable insights using trend analysis, scenario modeling, and forward-looking projections to guide strategic decisions.
Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, encouraging continuous learning within Finance & Accounting.
Oversee accounting operations: GL, journal entries, reconciliations, grant/project accounting, and month-end close.
Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements integrating dashboard analytics for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain audit readiness for Single Audits, DCAA reviews, and other external examinations.
Manage indirect cost pools, provisional rate proposals, and cost allocations in compliance with federal regulations.
Approve accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with enterprise objectives.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning, emphasizing enterprise-level outcomes.
Conduct variance analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling to identify risks and opportunities.
Track, analyze, and report KPIs/KHIs to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Evaluate program-level financial performance for all contracts, federal grants, industry sponsored clinical trials, and OTAs.
Optimize cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to strengthen organizational financial health.
Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, grant/contract accounting, and other core finance operations.
Lead digital modernization initiatives, including ERP evaluations, process automation, and reporting enhancements.
Drive continuous improvement projects to simplify workflows, reduce errors, and strengthen financial governance.
Ensure full compliance with federal grants, contracts, and OTAs, including invoicing, reporting, and documentation.
Oversee Single Audit preparation, nonprofit financial reporting, IRS compliance, and sponsor specific restrictions.
Mentor and develop a high-performing, innovation-driven finance team.
Ensure departmental priorities align with broader organizational objectives, promoting enterprise-first decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred
8+ years of progressive experience in government contracting, nonprofit finance, or research organizations
Expertise in FP&A, KPI/KHI development, predictive forecasting, and scenario modeling
Deep understanding federal grant and contract compliance, OTAs, FAR, DFARS, CAS, and Single Audit requirements
Demonstrated experience with ERP systems and digital modernization initiatives
Strong skills in cash management, working capital optimization, and financial modeling
Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize impact over departmental interests.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings account, with employer contribution
Short-and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Life & ADD insurance
403b retirement plan with generous employer match
flexible leave options
11 paid holidays per year
up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

predictive analyticsfinancial modelingKPI developmentscenario modelingvariance analysisbudgetingforecastingcash managementworking capital optimizationGAAP compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipanalytical skillscommunication skillsdata-driven decision-makingcontinuous learningmentoringprioritizationinnovation-driven mindsetcollaborationstrategic thinking

Certifications

CPACMAMBA