Finance and Pricing Manager

Ap Ventures - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, MD

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Finance and Pricing Manager at A P Ventures, LLC (APV) is responsible for overseeing all corporate finance and pricing functions within the growth department. This role requires a strong understanding of government contracting, GAAP, FAR, and DCAA compliance, and involves managing financial operations, budgeting, and pricing strategies to support the company's mission and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership of the financial and pricing operations of the company.
• Ensure thorough budget and financial statements are prepared.
• Supervise several staff members in accounting and finance.
• Manage day-to-day financial matters.
• Develop pricing strategies and submissions for all proposals.
• Make recommendations for the executive team on financial and business operations matters.
• Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate financial/operating plans, including projected revenue models and budgets.
• Coordinate and manage the annual financial audit.
• Lead all tax-related matters, both internal and external.
• Assist with APV Accounting operations to ensure compliance with GovCon financial management policies and GAAP.
• Collaborate on accounts payable and receivables matters.
• Ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing operations.
• Collaborate with payment operations, including payroll.
• Plan, manage, and execute business volume and proposal efforts.
• Maintain all contract pricing schedules and compile cost, schedule, and technical elements for proposals.
• Assist in developing negotiation strategies and participate in negotiations with external parties.
• Lead and manage all pricing activities.
• Develop contract labor category rates consistent with APV pricing strategy.
• Responsible for all annual financial reports required by external parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of proposal, pricing, or financial-related experience, or a Master's Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 7+ years experience in a senior financial management position with successful government contractors.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Professional accounting background and certification.
• Advanced computer skills, including expertise in MS Office Excel and GovCon-approved accounting systems.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Data analysis and strategic planning experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Formal training in federal contract proposal development and management (e.g., Shipley or comparable).
• Experience with UNANET accounting systems.

Benefits

• Employee satisfaction programs emphasizing culture, compensation, and career development.