Chief Financial Officer

WidePoint Corporation•Fairfax, VA

18d

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to and serves as a business partner to WidePoint's Chief Executive Officer. As a member of the senior executive leadership team, the CFO provides strategic and operational financial leadership across WidePoint and its entities. The role oversees the full range of financial functions and processes, supervises staff, oversees accounting and contract management, and assists with operational tasks as needed. The CFO leads financial strategy, planning, forecasting, budgeting, accounting, financial management, and reporting. Responsibilities include evaluating financial performance and growth opportunities; supporting acquisitions, mergers, and investments; developing the finance team; overseeing financial systems and process improvements; managing cash, investments, banking relationships, and financial institution covenants; and ensuring accurate financial statements, tax filings, audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The role has executive accountability for public-company SEC reporting and disclosure, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, EDGAR filings, XBRL/Inline XBRL tagging, disclosure controls, and applicable Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. The CFO coordinates these activities with the CEO, Board and Audit Committee, legal counsel, auditors, Controller, and finance staff. The position is designated Special-Sensitive / High Risk and may require a background check for eligibility to access SCI, Special Access Programs, or higher-classified information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience leading a financial organization; government contracting experience is preferred.
Technical and comprehensive knowledge of finance, financial planning, accounting, and tax functions.
Excellent understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), SOX compliance for a public company that is an accelerated filer, and SEC reporting.
Hands-on experience leading SEC periodic and current reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K; proxy-related financial disclosures; EDGAR and Inline XBRL; and accelerated-filer deadlines where applicable.
Strong knowledge of account reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Executive presence, leadership ability, motivation, and clear communication and presentation skills.
Ability to motivate staff, work effectively at every level, mentor managers, and develop leaders.
Significant experience and excellent analytical skills in organization and planning.
Ability to perform hands-on work and problem solving with strong attention to detail.
Excellent experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues, including coordinating the annual year-end audit with independent auditors.
Ability to perform extended periods of computer use, participate in meetings, move occasionally within an office, and travel to business meetings as required.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from a top-tier business school.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Background in Big 4 public accounting.
CFO experience in a publicly traded corporation.
Hands-on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems experience and a demonstrated track record implementing business systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and senior executive leadership team, providing financial analysis, reports, forecasts, and recommendations.
Assess financial performance against WidePoint's long-term financial objectives and operational goals, and advise on short- and long-term financial objectives.
Provide strategic analysis and due diligence for potential acquisitions, mergers, and investments, and participate in defining growth and acquisition strategy.
Identify and implement financial and operational systems and software, and recommend process automation and efficiency improvements.
Build and develop a high-performing finance team and implement appropriate policies, procedures, and processes.
Oversee financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and the preparation of monthly budget reports, entity-level profit and loss results, forecast-versus-budget reports, and weekly cash-flow reports.
Use forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into company plans and operating budgets.
Review monthly financial results and analyze business initiatives, product launches, and new service offerings.
Develop and maintain monthly operating and annual company budgets and manage the financial planning and analysis department.
Mentor and develop senior managers; manage work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and team effectiveness; and guide cross-divisional teams.
Manage accounting functions, including the general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing.
Oversee weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; tax returns and reporting; month-end closing; and overhead cost allocation.
Implement and enhance financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems.
Serve as a key contact for external auditors and manage external audit preparation and support.
Direct quarterly financial statement reviews and the annual independent audit, including planning, schedules, documentation, reconciliations, auditor requests and findings, and delivery of final statements.
Coordinate with the independent registered public accounting firm, Audit Committee, Controller, and finance staff on quarterly reviews and the annual audit under applicable PCAOB standards, U.S. GAAP, and SEC deadlines.
Oversee preparation, testing, remediation, and documentation of internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls, including applicable Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 302 and 404 requirements and external auditor attestation when required.
Prepare proxy and shareholder materials, coordinate annual meeting logistics, and issue equity compensation in coordination with the CEO and Compensation Committee.
Manage cash-flow planning and availability of funds; oversee cash, investments, and asset management; and maintain banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
Maintain WidePoint's financial structure and coordinate relationships and covenants with financial institutions, suppliers, and government agencies.
Ensure accurate and timely public-company financial and management reporting for federal agencies, investors, and the Board of Directors.
Prepare, review, certify as applicable, and ensure timely filing of required SEC reports and disclosures through EDGAR, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, amendments, and other applicable filings.
Manage the SEC reporting calendar and disclosure committee process, financial statement footnotes, MD&A, earnings releases, and XBRL/Inline XBRL tagging in coordination with legal counsel, auditors, the CEO, and the Board/Audit Committee.
Monitor applicable SEC filer classification, deadlines, and changes in filer status; oversee CEO/CFO certifications, disclosure controls, potential Form 8-K events, and escalation of disclosure issues.
Ensure SOX compliance across financial functions and work with Human Resources on legal compliance.
Represent WidePoint to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors, and officials.
Work with Human Resources to recruit, interview, hire, and train employees; oversee department workflow; provide performance evaluations; and handle discipline and termination in accordance with company policy.