Chief Financial Officer

VectorCSP

. Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and the company's senior financial executive .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial management, government contracting, and compliance, with a strong focus on developing financial strategies and overseeing pricing models. Proven ability to lead financial operations, manage risks, and ensure adherence to federal regulations while collaborating with executive leadership.

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Financial ManagementGovernment Contract PricingDCAA Audit SupportCost/Price Proposal DevelopmentGAAP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial StrategyBudgetingData AnalysisCost Accounting StandardsIndirect Rate ForecastingRevenue RecognitionFinancial Statement PreparationScenario-Based Pricing AnalysisMergers and AcquisitionsCorporate Valuation

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam-BuildingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsUnanetMS Office SuiteDatabase Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Business AdministrationCertified Public AccountantPublic TrustSecret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal Acquisition RegulationDefense Federal Acquisition Regulation SupplementDefense Contract Audit AgencyDefense Contract Management AgencyGovCon Pricing Mechanics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and the company's senior financial executive
Lead the company's financial management, financial strategy, government contract pricing, and contracts administration functions
Oversee day-to-day financial operations
Develop the annual operating plan with the CEO
Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership on short-, mid-, and long-term business strategies
Establish financial strategies, policies, controls, and systems supporting strategic objectives
Maintain financial systems and practices compliant with federal government contractor and audit requirements
Assess and manage financial and compliance risks
Establish, monitor, and forecast indirect cost pools
Develop provisional billing rates and forecast final indirect rates
Oversee incurred-cost submissions and provide DCAA audit support
Lead proposal pricing, cost/price models, labor rates, indirect rates, escalation, fee, subcontractor inputs, and profitability analysis
Partner with Business Development on competitive pricing and Price-to-Win strategy
Develop proposal pricing tools, templates, assumptions, and review processes
Institutionalize proposal pricing capability through training and cross-training
Evaluate SCA/CBA impacts, incumbent compensation, staffing assumptions, indirect-rate effects, and other GovCon cost drivers
Lead or support cost and price volumes, basis-of-estimate documentation, pricing narratives, and supporting schedules
Provide executive oversight of the contracts function across the full contract lifecycle
Review solicitations, contracts, task orders, modifications, teaming agreements, NDAs, subcontract agreements, and other contractual instruments
Monitor contract funding, periods of performance, ceilings, obligated amounts, option periods, and milestones
Interface with government contracting officers, contract specialists, prime contractors, subcontractors, and customers
Ensure accurate billing and invoicing through government systems and customer portals
Monitor accounts receivable and collections and resolve billing discrepancies and outstanding receivables
Maintain succession plans for the CFO and other key positions
Prepare financial statements, partner reports, and governmental agency reports
Work with an outside accounting firm on company tax returns
Lead annual budgeting and long-term financial projections
Analyze revenue, expenses, and net income projections against actual results
Identify opportunities for reorganization, downsizing, or elimination
Analyze long-range economic trends and their impact on planned growth
Perform other CFO-office functions requested by the CEO

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, or Finance preferred
Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
Prior CFO, Vice President of Finance, Controller, or comparable senior leadership and FP&A experience with a mid-sized federal/DoD/W contractor
Minimum of 15 years of directly relevant experience
Eight years of government contracting experience preferred
Experience with mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, banking relationships, corporate valuation, EBITDA growth strategies, and strategic transactions
Experience managing or overseeing government-compliant accounting and ERP systems; Unanet experience desired
Public trust required
Eligible for Secret Clearance preferred
Full understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including revenue recognition
Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements and audit practices, and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) oversight
Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing competitive cost/price proposals for federal government contracts
Understanding of GovCon pricing mechanics, including direct labor, indirect rates, wrap rates, escalation, fee, SCA/CBA considerations, subcontractor pricing, and margin analysis
Ability to conduct scenario-based pricing analysis and collaborate with Growth/Capture teams on Price-to-Win strategies
In-depth understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and capital planning management
Demonstrated leadership and team-building ability
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems
In-depth understanding of data analysis and KPIs
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Must be able to manage employees
Ability to work in a professional office environment and use standard office equipment and MS Office suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance
Short-term disability (STD) insurance
Life insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
PTO
Tuition reimbursement
Reasonable accommodations in the employment application process