Position Description:
Defense Technical Recruiting is seeking a dynamic and skilled Financial Analyst to provide direct support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, contribute to strategic financial decision-making, and play a pivotal role in driving the company's success in the defense sector.
Roles & Responsibilities:
· Collaborate closely with the CFO to analyze financial data, assess performance, and identify areas for improvement or optimization.
· Prepare financial reports, presentations, and analysis for executive-level review, providing insights and recommendations to support decision- making.
· Support to external accountant to support reviewed financials.
· Support to external valuation company in support of stock valuations.
· Support to external audit company in support of DCAA Compliance
· Assist in the development and monitoring of financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives and ensure financial stability.
· Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate business initiatives, investment opportunities, and potential risks.
· Support the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
· Assist in the coordination of the annual budgeting process, working closely with Company Staff to develop accurate and achievable budget targets.
· Conduct variance analysis to track actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and areas of concern.
· Participate in financial audits and reviews, ensuring compliance with internal controls, government regulations, and contractual requirements.
· Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes that may impact the company's financial performance and strategic direction.
· Perform monthly company invoicing and reporting.
· Track all account credit/debits via Bank Account register and Accounting Software
· Performs company bill payment actions.
· Perform all actions related to payroll and 401k contributions and uploads.
· Reconcile Company Bank Account and credit card transactions.
· Monitors existing contract execution vs awarded funding levels.
· Supports company billing rate structure determinations.
· Provides inputs to Annual Business Meeting.
· Participates in semi-monthly corporate staff meetings.
· Tags-up with CFO daily.
Qualifications (Required)
· US Citizen with eligibility to hold a DoD secret security clearance.
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
· 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or related roles, preferably within the defense industry or government contracting sector.
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, draw meaningful conclusions, and communicate findings effectively to senior leadership.
· Detail oriented, well organized, and able to multi-task while handling competing priorities and deadlines.
· Knowledge of federal and state accounting practices, regulations, and policies.
· Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions.
· Experience with financial systems and software applications (e.g., ERP systems, financial reporting tools).
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact confidently.
Qualifications (Desired)
· Master’s degree or CPA/CFA certification.
· Current Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) and/or Special Access Program (SAP) Security Clearance.
· An understanding of government contracting principles, regulations (FAR, DFARS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is desirable.