Chief Financial Officer

ITA International•Newport News, VA

35d•$176,000 - $247,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ITA International is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the team supporting its Headquarters location in Newport News, Virginia. This is a hybrid position. The CFO is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership for the current organization, while serving as a key executive partner in driving growth through acquisitions. This role oversees all financial operations, ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations, and leads financial strategy related to mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and long-term value creation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or CPA strongly preferred)
15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior executive roles
Demonstrated experience in government contracting environments (DoD and/or civilian agencies)
Proven track record leading or supporting mergers and acquisitions, including valuations, due diligence and integration of acquired companies
Deep understanding of FAR, CAS, DCAA audits, indirect rate management, and government pricing
Experience supporting proposal pricing, cost volumes, and competitive capture strategies
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence at the executive and board level through data driven analysis and modeling
Experience scaling organizations through acquisitions and organic growth
Direct experience in leading acquisitions from modeling and analysis, negotiations, due diligence, financing, closing, and integration
Experience working directly with company owners on strategic planning and financial performance

Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Advisors on financial strategy and corporate performance
Provide strategic financial leadership to the executive team, supporting organic growth and acquisition-driven expansion
Build and lead high-performing teams for financial planning, budgeting, analysis, and accounting
Manage cash flow and tax planning across the enterprise
Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls in compliance with FAR, CAS, GAAP, DCAA, and DCMA requirements
Serve as financial lead for mergers and acquisitions, including target evaluation, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, integration planning, and investor relations
Drive financial integration and value realization following acquisitions, ensuring achievement of synergy targets and successful operational integration
Manage relationships with lenders, investors, auditors, banks, and government oversight organizations
Maintain and/or modify allocation structures and ensure accurate indirect rates, monthly closings and consolidations
Provide pricing strategy, and financial inputs for proposals and capture activities
Oversee risk management, compliance, insurance, and audit readiness