Director of Finance – Government Contracting Focus

MORI Associates•North Bethesda, MD

4d•$185,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Join us at MORI Associates and play a pivotal role in guiding the financial strategy behind some of the most inspiring and mission‑critical projects at NASA, JPL, DoD and other customers. As a Senior Financial Management professional, you will be a partner with executive leadership and a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that advance our client’s most ambitious goals. MORI Associates is a mid‑sized, nationwide organization founded in 1997 on the belief that agile, passionate, and forward‑thinking professionals can drive meaningful progress in science and technology for the benefit of life on earth. We provide a full spectrum of services—from strategic consulting to sophisticated engineering and information systems solutions. If you’re looking for an opportunity where your financial expertise, strategic insight, and leadership can make a lasting impact, this may be the challenge that defines the next chapter of your career. We are seeking a strategic, hands‑on Director of Finance to lead our financial operations, drive organizational compliance, and support growth across a diverse government‑contracting portfolio. This role oversees cash management, financial reporting, budgeting, and government contract compliance while serving as a key partner to senior leadership.

Requirements

To qualify for this job opportunity, you should possess a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, and at least 10-15 years of related financial management experience.
Must have government sector/contracting experience and at least five years’ experience working in Costpoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Cash Management
Lead cash flow planning and manage six bank accounts, ensuring liquidity and maximized interest earnings.
Oversee weekly AP, cash receipts, disbursements, and all monthly bank reconciliations.
Manage banking relationships, financial reporting, and Line of Credit renewals.
Government Contracting Compliance
Ensure FAR compliance and maintain an adequate cost accounting system.
Prepare and submit Annual Incurred Cost Submissions and Provisional Billing Rates.
Support audits, contract closeouts, and Contracting Officer requests.
Financial Reporting
Lead monthly close, prepare financial statements, and produce executive reporting packages.
Coordinate year‑end reviews, PBCs, and reconciliations with external auditors
Budgeting & Indirect Rate Management
Own the full annual corporate budgeting process.
Develop departmental budgets, manage Costpoint entries, and oversee indirect rate strategy.
Provide monthly budget reporting and analysis to leadership.
Contract Management & Billing
Prepare and process invoices and DRDs for multiple government contracts in Costpoint.
Maintain contract funding reports and indirect rate variance invoices.
Costpoint Administration
Maintain GL structure, cost pools, year‑end processes, and project/account setup.
Manage recurring journals, funding modifications, and system updates.
Payroll & 401(k) Compliance
Review bi‑weekly payroll for accuracy and compliance.
Manage 401(k) updates, annual audit support, and timely contribution submissions.
Additional Leadership Responsibilities
Support bid & proposal costing, ad‑hoc executive reporting, and financial analysis as needed.
Manage staff of 3+ staff members.