Chief Financial Officer

Anser - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Executive

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at ANSER plays a pivotal role in leading the financial management of the organization, reporting directly to the CEO and being a key member of the executive leadership team. This position is responsible for ensuring the financial health of the company, focusing on both short and long-term revenue and cost structures, pricing strategies, margin management, and working capital management. The CFO will establish a data-driven financial management framework to effectively plan, project, and manage financial and business plans and results. In addition to overseeing the financial operations, the CFO will establish sound financial systems, processes, and controls to enable the finance function and operations. This includes ensuring timely billing and associated controls, managing the use and deployment of funds, and ensuring compliance with all external reporting obligations to customers, the IRS, and other governing bodies. The CFO will also be responsible for providing meaningful insights and analytics to management, allowing for proper business management at all levels, including corporate, business unit, and contract vehicle levels. The role also involves participating in the analysis of external relationships and acquisition candidates, structuring deal frameworks, and achieving financial targets across the enterprise through systemic planning and management of operating and financial performance. The CFO will enhance systems and processes to assure accuracy and timeliness of reporting and analytics, maintain financial and internal controls, and ensure alignment with risk and contractual commitments. Furthermore, the CFO will manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions, prepare proposal costing, maintain accurate records of payments, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall financial health of the organization, focusing on the company's short and long-term revenue and cost structure, pricing, margin management, and working capital management.
• Establish a data-driven financial management framework to plan, project, and manage financial and business plans and results.
• Establish sound financial systems, processes, and controls to enable the finance function and operations.
• Ensure timely billing and associated controls; manage use and deployment of funds/cash, ensuring no write-offs and timely settlement of external commitments.
• Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions in the U.S. and elsewhere.
• Ensure compliance with all external reporting obligations to customers, IRS, and other supervising and tax/governance.
• Establish meaningful insights and analytics for management to allow proper business management at all levels: corporate, business unit, customer, contract vehicle, etc.
• Participate/lead analysis of external relationship/acquisition candidates and structuring of the deal framework.
• Achievement of financial targets across the enterprise through systemic planning and management of operating and financial performance.
• Enhancement of systems and processes to assure accuracy and timeliness of reporting and analytics, maintenance of financial and internal controls, alignment with risk and contractual commitments.
• Compliance with external bodies and audit requirements.
• Positive relationship with banks and external funding and investing institutions.
• Prepare proposal costing and incurred cost support documents for proposals.
• Keep accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments to the organization.
• Prepare and submit monthly billing invoices.
• Provide necessary financial reports to CEO.
• Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as needed basis.
• Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner including depreciation schedules etc.
• Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing payments.
• Perform account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of payroll submissions.
• Complete reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Review and evaluate policy and practices for compliance to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) cost principles.
• Look for and provide solutions for accounting irregularities.
• Evaluate monthly indirect pool rate calculations for government cost monitoring.
• Local point-of-contact for Government Compliance accounting questions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Twenty (20) or more years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 20 years of progressive experience in the finance and accounting function, with the most recent 3 years in a similar executive leadership capacity at a government contracting company.
• US Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person required.
• Proficient skills in Government Accounting Software and Platforms - QuickBooks, MS Office, and especially Excel.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, Government Contractor, FAR Cost Principles, and CAS experience.
• DFARS Business Systems audit experience.
• Experience with Unanet ERP.
• Proven ability to support strategic planning for corporate growth and financial resilience.
• Establishment of a strong financial management function and discipline with a foundation of modern systems and controls.
• Promoting an enterprise-wide focus on data-driven financial planning, budgeting, analytics, and performance management built on strong accounting and management reporting capabilities.
• Statutory and other external reporting requirements, especially for customers in the public sector.
• Strong intercultural competence, interpersonal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing skills, and strong public presentation skills.
• Extensive experience in change management, along with a clear track record of success in holding teams accountable, and leading others through complex situations.
• Creative problem-solving skills, and experience working hands-on in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills mentoring and professionally developing a financial and contractual team.
• Highly refined strategic thinking skills, with significant experience interfacing with boards and executive leadership teams.
• Self-directed, driven, and flexible.
• Approachable and empathetic leader.
• Highly motivated and transparent leader with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complete projects in a timely, consistent manner.
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in achieving accurate results.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as appropriate to the task or project.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio) and Microsoft Teams.