Finance/Contract Manager

GridironIT is seeking an experienced finance and contracts manager with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the government contracting space. This position will play a critical role in partnering with leadership to help guide key operational and strategic decisions.

Requirements

US Citizen

Position Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis. Must have solid financial analysis, financial reporting and forecasting, accounting, and budgeting experience in a government contracting environment. Prepare and analyze historical and projected financial data in support of long-range planning efforts. Provide financial planning and analysis support for corporate functions to include monthly reporting, variance analysis and explanations, and ad-hoc requests. Maintain current forecasts showing top-line growth trends, incorporating the latest ratios and business metrics so leadership can understand how recent trends are likely to affect the business.
• Budgeting and Forecasting. Design and implement robust budgets and forecasts that position the company to achieve target profitability. Provide complex analytical support to other areas of the company (as appropriate) to achieve goals and in support of strategic objectives. Maintain the company’s books to include recording receipts, paying vendors, invoicing clients, monitoring accounts payable and receivable, managing the general ledger, classifying transactions, etc.
• Contracts Management. Demonstrates proficiency in managing a range of contracts administration matters. Provides operational and tactical level contracts support to account teams over the entire award lifecycle (NDAs, TAs, proposal, award, subcontracts). Conducts reviews of contract actions in all phases of the contract life cycle and develops and implements tactical action plans to address risks and opportunities. Demonstrated experience in managing multiple contract types (e.g. CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, FFP/LOE, T&M, FFP) and solicitation types (e.g. FAR Parts 8, 15, and 16)
• Ensure Compliance. Assess, implement (as needed), and enforce accounting policies, practices, and procedures for DCAA compliance.

Technical Areas of Expertise

• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Thorough understanding of DCAA requirements
• Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5 years of professional experience as a financial analyst, contracts manager, or operations lead
• 3 years of experience managing finances and contracts within a DCAA-compliant environment
• Experience implementing DCAA compliance a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Herndon, VA 20170: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Finance: 5 years (Preferred)
• Federal Contracts: 3 years (Preferred)
• Cost Accounting Standards: 3 years (Preferred)
• US Citizenship: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location