Director of Finance – Government Contracting

Our client is a well-established organization seeking a seasoned Director of Finance – Government Contracting to join its senior leadership team. This is a high-impact role for a finance leader who brings strong experience in government contracting compliance, DCAA expectations, FAR/CAS regulations, financial planning, cost structure oversight, and strategic business partnership .

This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance executive who can operate both strategically and tactically—someone who can lead financial planning and accounting operations while ensuring the organization remains compliant and well‑positioned for growth in a government contracting environment.

Why candidates will be interested

• High‑visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Strategic seat at the table with influence across the organization
• Broad ownership across finance, accounting, compliance, reporting, and planning
• Opportunity to lead in a complex, highly regulated government contracting environment
• Strong fit for finance leaders with DCAA, FAR, CAS, forward pricing, and incurred cost experience

What you’ll do

• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic financial leadership to support long‑term growth and operational performance
• Lead all aspects of finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis
• Own the financial planning and analysis cycle, including annual budgets, long‑range planning, scenario modeling, and operational forecasting
• Develop and improve project budgeting, cost allocation methodologies, and financial reporting processes
• Partner cross‑functionally with leadership and operational teams to evaluate project performance, investment decisions, and business strategy
• Prepare and oversee monthly financial reporting packages and performance analysis
• Monitor financial results and recommend operational adjustments to improve business outcomes
• Lead compliance across financial operations, including internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Support and oversee forward pricing rate proposals and incurred cost submissions
• Manage audit readiness and act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors
• Oversee financial systems, cash management, and support tax‑related data delivery to external partners
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, CAS, FAR, DCAA expectations , and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Supervise and develop finance staff while strengthening processes, controls, and documentation
• Lead special projects and other strategic finance initiatives as needed

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related business discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10–15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• At least 5 years of experience in a government contracting environment
• Strong understanding of government contract accounting , including DCAA compliance, FAR, CAS, indirect rates, cost allocation, forward pricing, and incurred cost submissions
• Experience leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting in a regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret and communicate key financial and operational metrics to executive leadership
• Excellent analytical, process improvement, and documentation skills
• Comfortable working independently, managing ambiguity, and meeting tight deadlines
• Proven success working cross‑functionally in a collaborative business environment
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Active CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Ideal background

Candidates with experience in the following areas will stand out:

• Government contracting / GovCon finance leadership
• DCAA audit support and compliance preparation
• FAR and CAS interpretation and application
• Indirect rates and cost accounting structures
• Forward pricing and proposal support
• Incurred cost submissions
• Multi‑functional financial leadership in complex project‑based environments

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