Senior Financial Lead with Security Clearance

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Job description

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Program Financial Lead to join a leading Company located in the Williamsburg, VA and Baltimore, MD surrounding area. U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. Please click on this link if you have any questions on how to obtain a clearance: The Program Financial Manager has responsibility for the strategic leadership and financial execution of the assigned business area. This includes supporting and driving action to achieve financial commitments and mitigate risks, guiding and escalating (as appropriate) business decisions from program bid through execution and the development of their direct reports and other members of the finance team. The candidate will be responsible for the execution of program finance processes and deliverables; inclusive of budgeting, internal financial metrics reporting, overseeing of Estimates At Completion (EAC) and partnering with program management to analyze and assist in understanding their financial position. Job Responsibilities: Provide strategic business partnering and leadership for the business unit, as well to government customers.
Oversee and manage all aspects of the business unit's accounting, financial reporting and compliance activity in accordance with GAAP, FAR/DFARS and CAS.
Oversee the implementation of Deltek CostPoint accounting system for new contract.
Ensure compliance with all statutory and contractual commitments with special focus on business systems rules to ensure adequacy in passing all DCAA audits.
Lead program cost control and analysis activities for the contract.
Lead forward-looking G&A, budget and overhead base and rate management process.
Hands-on leadership in developing and maintaining accurate financial forecasts.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual operating financial planning and reporting activity for the business unit.
Oversee staffing, performance management and coaching/development of the Finance professional staff. Basic Hiring Criteria: Proven track record of building and leading a team through a transition or from the ground up.
Outstanding communication skills and relationship building capabilities.
Previous experience of partnering closely with the business operations teams.
Telecommunications, manufacturing, or technical experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and at least 10+ years of experience as a Financial Manager, Business Manager, or Controller in the Defense related Government Contracting sector.
Active Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certification required.
Experience with Deltek CostPoint desired but equivalent knowledge acceptable.
Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems within a medium to large enterprise.
Extensive direct experience at a U.S. Government contractor with significant experience in program finance and accounting, FAR/DFARS compliance, overhead/forward pricing rate development, EAC management and a strong understanding long-term contract revenue recognition.
Well-developed people leadership skills and 5+ years of supervisory responsibility.
Strong financial leadership and analytical skills with extensive experience presenting financial information to executive leadership.
Must possess the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance - US Citizenship is a prerequisite. Active DoD Top Secret preferred.

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