About You

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including prior CFO, controller, or senior finance leadership roles.
  
• Experience in IT services, government contracting, or professional services environments strongly preferred.
  
• Demonstrated track record building financial systems and processes from the ground up at growing companies.
  
• Strong proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks,) and financial modeling tools.
  
• CPA, MBA, or equivalent credential preferred.
  
• Excellent communication skills and comfort advising executive leadership and the board.
  

Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Produce regular financial reporting packages (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for the CEO and leadership team.
  
• Build and maintain financial models, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts to support planning and decision-making.
  
• Track key financial and operational metrics (utilization, project margins, revenue by contract/client).
  

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor cash position and manage working capital, with attention to government payment cycles and invoicing timelines.
  
• Advise on cash flow optimization, including billing practices and accounts receivable management.
  

Performance Dashboard, Insights and Forecasting

• Implement dashboards that provide real-time, at-a-glance insight into business performance and financial projections.
  
• Identify opportunities to reduce expenses, increase revenue, and optimize operations.
  
• Create detailed long-term forecasts that guide revenue growth and hiring plans.
  

Strategic Advisory & Oversight

• Advise the CEO on financial strategy, growth planning, and key business decisions.
  
• Oversee the bookkeeping function (in-house or outsourced) and ensure accuracy of financial records.
  
• Assist with cost proposals, pricing strategy, and contract profitability analysis for enterprise bids.