Chief Financial Officer

Vector CSP LLC•, SC

10d•$120,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team and the senior financial executive in the company. This role is responsible for the Company's financial management, financial strategy, government contract pricing, and contracts administration functions. The CFO has full responsibility for safeguarding the financial health of the Company while ensuring that financial, pricing, and contracting activities support profitable growth and comply with applicable federal acquisition requirements. The position provides executive leadership over accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, indirect rate management, government proposal pricing, contract administration, and associated regulatory compliance. The CFO serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO/President and other members of executive leadership, providing timely financial analysis and recommendations concerning corporate strategy, growth opportunities, investments, contract performance, risk, and resource allocation. A full understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (including revenue recognition) and the accounting requirements in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is essential. Given the company's operation within the federal and Department of Defense/War (DoD/W) contracting environment, a strong understanding of government contracting principles, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements and audit practices, and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) oversight is required.

Requirements

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, or Finance preferred.
Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
Prior CFO, Vice President of Finance, Controller, or comparable senior leadership and FP&A experience with a mid-sized federal/DoD/W contractor.
Minimum of 15 years of directly relevant experience, with an emphasis on demonstrated leadership and financial strategy implementation.
Eight (8) years of government contracting experience preferred.
Experience with mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, banking relationships, corporate valuation, EBITDA growth strategies, and strategic transactions.
Experience managing or overseeing government-compliant accounting and ERP systems (Unanet experience desired)
Public trust required. Eligible for Secret Clearance preferred.
Strong executive leadership and business judgment
In-depth understanding of the government contracting industry including finance and accounting, risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing competitive cost/price proposals for federal government contracts.
Strong understanding of GovCon pricing mechanics, including direct labor, indirect rates, wrap rates, escalation, fee, SCA/CBA considerations, subcontractor pricing, and margin analysis.
Ability to conduct scenario-based pricing analysis and collaborate with Growth/Capture teams on Price-to-Win strategies.
Ability to translate financial data into actionable competitive pricing recommendations rather than solely compliance-based pricing decisions.
In-depth understanding and application of accounting principles including budgeting, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and capital planning management
Demonstrated leadership and team-building ability
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems
In-depth understanding of data analysis and KPIs
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Great communication and presentation skills
Problem-solving mindset
Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes own feelings and those of others, and manages emotions effectively
Command Skills: Relishes leading; takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but is not afraid to end and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head-on; energized by tough challenges.
Communication: Explains and advocates facts and ideas in a convincing manner while communicating and negotiating with individuals and groups. Develops and nurtures a network with other organizations and individuals who can help solve issues and identify the internal and external forces that impact the work of the organization. Influences, negotiates, and partners.
Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered professionally and personally mature; counted on to hold things together during tough times; handles stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; does not show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
Dealing with Paradox: When necessary, acts in ways that seem contradictory; is very flexible and adaptable when facing tough calls; combines seeming opposites like being compassionately tough, stand up for self without trampling others, sets strong but flexible standards; acts differently depending upon the situation; is seen as balanced despite the conflicting demands of the situation.
Conflict Management: Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; finds common ground and gets cooperation with minimum noise.
Peer Relationships: Quickly finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all; represents his/her own interests and is fair to other groups; solves problems with peers with a minimum of noise; cooperative team player; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; is candid with peers.
Self-Knowledge: Knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback; gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; isn't defensive; is receptive to talking about shortcomings; looks forward to balanced (+'s and -'s) performance reviews and career decisions.
Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; anticipates future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future-oriented; articulately paints credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; creates competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, or Finance preferred.
Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
Eight (8) years of government contracting experience preferred.
Unanet experience desired
Eligible for Secret Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold and demonstrate VectorCSP's core values (Integrity, Decency, Courage)
Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business
Develop, in collaboration with the CEO, an annual operating plan that supports the company's long-term strategy
Effectively collaborate with the CEO and Sr. Leadership team to develop and oversee the short-, mid-, and long-term business strategies of the company
Establish financial strategies, policies, controls, and systems necessary to support the company's strategic objectives
Maintain financial systems, policies, and practices appropriate for a federal government contractor and capable of supporting applicable government audit requirements
Maintain a positive and ethical work climate that is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating a diverse group of professionals at all levels
Assess and manage the principal financial and compliance risks inherent in the company's business
Establish, monitor, and forecast indirect cost pools, including fringe, overhead, and general and administrative (G&A) expenses
Develop provisional billing rates, forecast final indirect rates, and oversee preparation of incurred-cost submissions when applicable for DCAA reviews
DCAA audit support
Lead and oversee proposal pricing activities, including development and review of cost/price models, labor rates, indirect rates, escalation, fee, subcontractor inputs, and profitability analysis.
Partner with Business Development leadership on competitive pricing and Price-to-Win strategy, providing scenario modeling and financial analysis to identify viable pricing approaches while protecting acceptable margin and managing risk.
Develop and maintain standardized proposal pricing tools, templates, assumptions, and review processes to support efficient and consistent pricing across proposals.
Ensure proposal pricing capability is institutionalized across the Finance organization, including training and cross-training appropriate staff so pricing files and models are not dependent on a single individual.
Support proposal teams in evaluating SCA/CBA impacts, incumbent compensation, staffing assumptions, indirect-rate effects, and other GovCon-specific cost drivers that materially affect competitive pricing.
Lead or support development of cost and price volumes, basis-of-estimate documentation, pricing narratives, and supporting schedules
Provide executive leadership and oversight of the Company's contracts function throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from solicitation review and proposal submission through contract award, performance, modification, closeout, and records retention
Review solicitations, contracts, task orders, modifications, teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements, subcontract agreements, and other contractual instruments to identify financial, contractual, performance, and compliance risks
Maintain visibility of contract funding, periods of performance, contract ceilings, obligated amounts, option periods, and other critical contractual milestones
Serve as, or oversee, the Company's principal contractual interface with government contracting officers, contract specialists, prime contractors, subcontractors, and other customers as appropriate
Ensure timely and accurate billing of government and commercial customers in accordance with contract requirements
Oversee invoicing through applicable government systems and customer portals
Monitor accounts receivable and collections and ensure timely resolution of billing discrepancies, rejected invoices, and outstanding receivables
Ensure that there is an effective succession plan in place for the CFO position and other key positions reporting to the CFO
Prepare all standard financial statements, partner reports, and governmental agency requests and reports
Work with an outside accounting firm in the preparation of all company tax returns
Lead preparation of an annual budget and long-term financial projections
Oversee analysis of revenue, expense, and net income projections to actual results; propose and make necessary adjustments to projections and budgets
Analyze operations financial posture to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination
Analyze long-range economic trends and project their impact on planned growth
Perform other functions related to the office of the CFO or as may be requested by the CEO