Director of Finance (Colorado Springs)

About this position

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | DEFENSE CONTRACTING

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Salary: $154,000 – $198,000 Annually

Industry: Defense Contracting | National Security Space

Company Structure: 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)

WHO ARE YOU?

Are you an experienced financial leader who understands the complexities of government contracting and wants to make a meaningful impact on an organization's financial strategy and long-term success?

Our client is looking for more than a technical accounting expert. The ideal candidate is a confident, collaborative financial leader who enjoys combining strategic financial planning with hands-on financial management and having a meaningful voice in business decisions.

This opportunity is an excellent fit for someone who:

• Has extensive financial leadership experience in defense contracting.
• Understands government contract pricing, financial compliance, and profitability management.
• Enjoys combining strategic financial leadership with hands-on accounting operations.
• Wants greater visibility and direct interaction with executive leadership.
• Appreciates a collaborative environment where contributions are recognized and valued.
• Is interested in employee ownership and helping build long-term organizational value.
• Wants to contribute to an organization supporting meaningful national security missions.
• A strong Senior Controller who is ready to advance into a broader strategic financial leadership role could be an excellent candidate for this opportunity.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is an established, 100% employee-owned defense contracting organization providing architecture, engineering, and management advisory services supporting critical national security and space missions.

With more than 60 employees, our client combines the technical expertise and mission focus of an established defense contractor with the personal relationships, collaboration, and accessibility of a smaller organization.

The organization's 100% employee-owned structure provides employees with an opportunity to participate in its long-term financial success through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our client is recognized for its people-first culture, strong employee retention, collaborative environment, and commitment to professional development.

What makes this opportunity unique?

• A 100% employee-owned organization with a strong commitment to employee success.
• A collaborative, mission-focused culture.
• Direct access to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• The opportunity to influence business decisions and organizational financial strategy.
• Meaningful work supporting critical national security initiatives.
• A rich benefits package focused on long-term financial security and employee well-being.

THE OPPORTUNITY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Our client is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Director of Finance to oversee financial operations and help guide the organization's continued growth and financial success.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this position will lead a two-person Finance Team while collaborating closely with an experienced Fractional CFO.

The Director of Finance will play a critical role in financial strategy, profitability, government contract management, compliance, financial reporting, and executive decision-making.

This opportunity offers significant visibility within the organization and the ability to influence financial operations, strategic planning, and long-term organizational performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Finance Team and oversee day-to-day financial operations.
• Develop and implement financial strategies supporting organizational objectives.
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and profitability analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, financial performance, and strategic investment considerations.
• Provide financial reporting and strategic insights to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Government Contracting Finance

• Oversee government contract pricing, proposals, and cost volume development.
• Manage financial considerations associated with contract modifications, negotiations, and prime/subcontractor documentation.
• Develop and oversee direct and indirect rates, cost allocations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting financial regulations and accounting requirements.
• Lead DCAA Accounting System audits and Incurred Cost Submissions.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant financial reporting and internal controls.
• Review general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial transactions.
• Oversee financial risk management and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with external accounting firms and auditors.

Executive Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner closely with the COO and Fractional CFO on financial strategy and organizational performance.
• Collaborate with the organization's ESOP Trustee and valuation professionals.
• Maintain relationships with financial institutions and retirement plan providers.
• Partner with Human Resources on compensation benchmarking and pay equity analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, operational efficiency, and profitability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally at the Senior Controller, Director of Finance, or equivalent level.
• Extensive financial management experience within the Department of Defense or federal government contracting industry.
• Demonstrated experience with government contract pricing, cost proposals, contract negotiations, modifications, and prime/subcontractor documentation.
• Strong understanding of Department of Defense contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and Cost Plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of government contracting financial regulations, accounting requirements, and audit compliance.
• Hands-on expertise with Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience managing financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial governance.
• Proven ability to lead a finance team and collaborate effectively with executive leadership.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working within an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) organization.
• Understanding of ESOP financial reporting, trustee relationships, and valuation processes.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA.
• Experience with DCAA Accounting System audits and Incurred Cost Submissions.
• Previous financial leadership experience within a small or midsize government contracting organization.
• Demonstrated success implementing financial improvements and supporting organizational growth.
• Direct ESOP experience is preferred but is not an absolute requirement.

BENEFITS

Our client offers a rich benefits package designed to support employees' financial security, personal well-being, professional development, and long-term retirement goals.

The comprehensive benefits program includes a generous employer-funded 401(k) retirement contribution with immediate vesting, participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off and holidays, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, company-paid insurance benefits, and potential performance bonuses.

Financial Talent Group provides equal employment and recruiting opportunities to all employees, applicants, and recruits for employment for Financial Talent Group and in recruiting employees for its clients, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Location and commute

Colorado Springs, CO 80509.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3199507820.