Director of Finance

*This position is hybrid remote in Reston, VA*

The Director of Finance will serve as our executive team's cornerstone, driving our financial strategy, ensuring strict compliance with government regulations, and cultivating robust relationships with key financial institutions within the GOVCON industry. The role requires an individual with exceptional leadership skills, strategic foresight, and a proven track record of success in aggressive financial management and relationship building. The Director of Finance candidate shall seek to become part of a successful company to take responsibility for all financial and accounting department responsibilities.
Candidates must be able to plan and direct all accounting operational functions, handle the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and lead departmental staff.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy that is closely aligned with the organization's overarching goals and mission.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, engaging in long-term financial planning efforts, and undertaking strategic financial modeling.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimization, and the strategic allocation of capital to maximize profitability.

1. Financial Management and Compliance:

• Oversee all facets of financial operations, including accounting functions such as Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
• Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management
• Strong knowledge of cost control, budgeting, accounting, and finance principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ensure unwavering compliance with government regulations and contract requirements, including strict adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regula