Finance Manager

Qwaltec Inc.•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Qwaltec is in the business of ensuring mission control, ground segment, launch, and spacecraft operations are safe, efficient, and cost effective. We are an established woman-owned small business making a difference with our commitment to mission, our customers, and our team members. Qwaltec provides a great working environment for self-starters looking to learn, innovate, and grow with the company. Our core values – integrity, respect, excellence, teamwork, and agility -- guide our business practice. Qwaltec has an immediate opening for a full-time Finance Manager. The Finance Manager reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will manage the systems, workflows, and staff to support the company’s sound financial management and growth. We are seeking an experienced Profit & Loss leader with the proven ability to scale a business through operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will seamlessly bridge the complexity of government contracting to strategic decisions supported by financial data. Candidates must have deep experience in maximizing profit, budgeting, accounting, and analysis for government services businesses, demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, exemplary organizational and time-management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a strong drive to support company growth.

Requirements

Minimum fifteen (15) years’ experience in finance and accounting primarily in a government services business.
Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting, or relevant business discipline.
Demonstrated passion for leveraging financial data to drive informed decision-making and long-term growth.
Demonstrated understanding of government accounting and audit for a variety of contract vehicles, including multi-award ones.
In-depth knowledge of the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and Government Services Agency (GSA) rules.
Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated success facilitating financial compliance and positive audit results and working on cross-functional teams to support executives leading business operations, growth, strategy, and partnerships (COO, VP for Growth and Strategy, and CEO).
Exemplary organizational and time-management skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Able to secure and sustain a United States government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration or advanced certificate in government program finance, accounting, or federal acquisition.
Experience in financial management as a prime government contractor.
Facility with Unanet.
Facility with Power Bi for financial reporting and dashboards.
Experience in project management.
Proven track record of operational leadership and applying business process improvement / operational excellence techniques to financial systems.
Experience supporting both government and commercial lines of business.

Responsibilities

Providing operational leadership to drive continuous process and financial system improvements across the organization.
Financial Planning and Forecasting, driving financial strategy and optimizing performance.
Budgeting, Budget Control, and Cash Flow management.
Accounting Operations ensuring data integrity and timeliness, to include Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and financial statements.
Rate Management, Indirect and Provisional billing rates and incurred cost proposals.
Financial Analysis and Revenue and Cost Reporting.
Pricing.
Facility lease and property inventory management.
Company liability insurance.
Financial Compliance and Audit.
Collaborating on negotiation materials, estimates, bids, pricing, reports, and other material.
Managing process, systems, documentation, training, and internal communications to ensure financial compliance with GAAP, FAR, DFARS, and commercial contract law, SAM.gov, and contract terms, conditions, milestones, and deadlines.
Monitoring, and recommending for adoption as appropriate, best practices in financial management for government services businesses.
Supporting executives leading business operations, growth, strategy, and partnerships (COO, VP for Growth and Strategy, and CEO).
Other duties as assigned.