Contracts & Finance Manager

Simsy Ventures

. Own contract administration, financial management, forecasting, and federal pricing across the company’s prime contracts and subcontracts supporting federal healthcare and IT programs .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal contract administration, financial management, and compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Proficient in managing budgets, forecasting, and utilizing government contract accounting systems to support organizational financial health.

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Federal Contract AdministrationGovernment Contract AccountingFAR and DFARS KnowledgeCostpoint or Unanet ExperienceBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementContract AdministrationBudget ForecastingIndirect Rate DevelopmentContract Modification ProcessingProfit and Loss ReportingCash Flow ForecastingCompliance DocumentationPricing Strategy DevelopmentContractual Requirement Review

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CostpointUnanetCPA CoordinationAccounting Controls

Industry Keywords

Federal ContractingGovernment ContractsAcquisition LifecycleSubcontract AdministrationProposal Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own contract administration, financial management, forecasting, and federal pricing across the company’s prime contracts and subcontracts supporting federal healthcare and IT programs
Report to the Chief Operating Officer and collaborate with the CEO, COO, Project Managers, Accounting, Human Resources, Recruiting, and Proposal/Business Development
Maintain complete and accurate files for all prime contracts and subcontracts
Track periods of performance, option periods, funding, ceilings, CLINs, labor categories, and contractual requirements
Track, review, and process contract modifications
Maintain a company-wide contract calendar for expirations, option exercises, funding needs, reporting deadlines, and other critical dates
Coordinate with Project Managers on contract actions and customer requirements
Monitor funding and burn rates and flag ceiling or funding issues
Support contract closeouts, compliance documentation, subcontract administration, and subcontractor invoice review
Serve as the internal resource on FAR and DFARS matters
Work with the Accounting Manager on monthly close, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Support payroll processing and reconciliation
Produce monthly profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
Coordinate with the outside CPA and accounting partners
Maintain accounting controls and support government contract accounting compliance
Prepare and maintain the annual budget and rolling revenue and cash flow forecasts
Forecast revenue by contract, track gross margin and profitability by contract, and monitor indirect rate performance
Build monthly financial and contract dashboards for leadership
Identify negative trends, funding concerns, and margin deterioration
Lead or substantially support pricing for proposals, task orders, modifications, and recompetes
Develop labor rate and compensation models, indirect rates, escalation, and fee assumptions
Own or substantially contribute to cost and price volumes
Review solicitations for contractual, pricing, and compliance requirements
Document contracts, finance, and pricing processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
8 to 15 years of relevant experience in federal contracting, government contract accounting, or comparable military roles
Demonstrated experience in federal contract administration and government contract accounting
Experience managing federal funding, budgets, and contract actions across the acquisition lifecycle, gained in either military or civilian roles
Experience developing and monitoring indirect rates
Working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS
Experience with Costpoint, Unanet, or a comparable government contract accounting system
Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple contract, reporting, and proposal deadlines
Background checks and drug testing prior to the start of employment; some positions may also require fingerprinting
Must live in and work from an eligible U.S. state when hired and throughout employment; applicants from California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington State, and Wyoming will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) and company match
PTO that grows the longer you stay
Health, Vision, Dental
Company provided Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities