Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

ITC Defense Corp.•Charleston, SC

About The Position

ITC Defense is seeking a strategic, hands-on CFO to lead our financial operations, ensure rigorous regulatory compliance, and drive fiscal discipline to support our long-term growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field (CPA or MBA highly preferred).
10+ years of progressive financial leadership, with at least 10 years specifically in a GovCon environment.
Proficiency in DCAA-compliant systems (PROCAS proficiency preferred) and expert-level Excel modeling.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with corporate executive team and senior government leaders.
Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and DCAA regulations, including their application to contract and financial management.
Demonstrated data analytics and financial strategy skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and perform effectively under pressure.
Self-motivated and focused, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented, maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality in all work products.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to travel to CONUS locations, estimated 5-10%.

Nice To Haves

Eligible for US Government security clearance (Top Secret preferred).
Previous experience working on complex, large DoD programs or projects.

Responsibilities

Compliance and Audit Management
Ensure all accounting systems, processes, and procedures remain fully compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Contract Audit Agency requirements.
Build and maintain internal controls to minimize financial risks.
Lead all audit readiness efforts and coordinate directly with DCAA/DCMA or other financial auditing agencies.
Manage and maintain formal government approvals for accounting and property management systems.
Cash Flow and Financial Risk Management
Develop accurate cash flow forecasts that account for complex government payment cycles and ensure adequate financing for rapid scaling.
Analyze cost structures to optimize indirect rates, aligning them with competitive market positioning and quality-of-earnings strategies.
Oversee timely financial reporting that provides delivery teams with insights for variance analysis, programmatic risk management, and accurate project performance forecasting.
Maintain accounting system policies and procedures, manage AR/AP functions, banking relationships, and enforce strict security roles within the accounting system to protect sensitive financial data.
Strategic & Executive Leadership
Act as a principal advisor to the CEO and corporate leadership on all financial matters.
Drive long-term financial planning and identify opportunities for strategic investment, process improvement, and corporate growth.
Lead the annual budgeting process and develop robust financial forecasting models; establish schedules and communicate goals to secure CEO approval and maintain fiscal alignment.
Monitor business performance against key metrics—such as indirect rates and revenue growth—to ensure long-term stability.
Coordinate with external CPAs for year-end tax planning and liability management strategies.
Ensure fiduciary responsibility by overseeing 401k fund deposits and reconciliations; perform final reviews of payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Manage the corporate insurance portfolio, including D&O, Professional Liability, and defense-specific requirements like Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance for overseas deployments.
Lead financial due diligence, valuation, and integration for potential acquisition actions.
Growth & Proposal Support
Develop and maintain sophisticated cost and pricing processes and tools to support capture and proposal efforts with data-driven strategy.
Directly manage and mentor Finance and Pricing personnel, fostering a culture of high performance and ethical conduct.
Other duties as assigned.