Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

NiyamIT • Fairfax, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Niyam IT is seeking a full time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team. This position is hybrid to Fairfax, VA. The CFO will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth. The CFO will play a critical strategic role in supporting government contracts, managing cost controls, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and driving financial planning to support growth. The CFO will lead the company’s financial strategy with a focus on driving efficient M&A activity, including acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, and exit readiness. The CFO will be a strategic partner to the CEO, responsible for maximizing enterprise value, ensuring financial discipline and integrity.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance.
• 12+ years of experience in accounting and financial management.
• Full understanding of GAAP, FAR, CAS, DCAA requirements, and applicable federal/state compliance.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• High ethical standards and due diligence.
• Ability to align financial strategy with organizational goals and growth objectives.
• Expertise in cash flow forecasting, treasury, and investment decisions.
• Skilled at presenting complex financial data to boards, investors, and senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and enterprise risk mitigation.
• Experience in evaluating, negotiating, and integrating acquisitions, as well as negotiating contracts and agreements with teaming partners, clients, and other strategic stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in scenario planning and long-term financial projections.
• Ability to build trust with external auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies.
• Commitment to transparency and fiduciary responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification (ex: Certified Public Accountant).
• 5+ years of experience using Deltek Costpoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Niyam’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate growth, and mission performance.
• Serve as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, providing clear, data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the Accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting organization.
• Drive process improvements and systems modernization to support scalability.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, contracts, HR, and legal teams.
• Oversee financial compliance with government contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS, CAS, DCAA).
• Manage indirect rate structures, cost pools, and pricing strategies for government contracts.
• Support proposal pricing, contract negotiations, and audit readiness.
• Lead Company’s financial functions (implement best practices in terms of payroll, invoicing, project financial data reporting, timesheets, tracking direct cost, indirect cost, monthly accounts payable report, receivables report, quarter balance sheets, P&L, expense tracking, bookkeeping etc.
• Ensure compliance through acquisitions and integrations without disrupting contract performance.
• Oversee accounting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain strong internal controls and audit processes.
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and financing arrangements.
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the end-to-end M&A lifecycle, including target evaluation, valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, deal structuring, integration planning, and post-acquisition performance tracking.
• Identify value creation opportunities through acquisitions, organic growth, and operational efficiencies.
• Drive disciplined capital allocation and ROI analysis for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Lead exit planning initiatives, including financial readiness for private equity, strategic buyers, or public markets.
• Manage relationships with investment bankers, private equity firms, lenders, and legal advisors.
• Ensure efficient integration of acquired companies, including financial systems, cost structures, and compliance alignment.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that maximize EBITDA, cash flow, and enterprise value.
• Establish metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to track performance across the portfolio.
• Optimize cost structures, pricing, indirect rates, and working capital.
• Support long-term strategic planning and capital structure optimization.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn’t always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
• Remote Work: Niyam IT understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote work.
• Career Growth: Niyam IT is not just a job; it’s a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
• Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam IT is to the industry and community.
• Great Environment: Niyam IT fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideasre welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam IT.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees