FosterThomas, Inc. is a leading Human Capital Management Firm. We are assisting our client in their search for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), out of their El Paso, TX, office. This client, is a dedicated provider of advanced technology solutions for enterprise and mission customers, contributing significantly to national security and government transformation in defense, intelligence, and civilian sectors. This position is full-time and on site.

Position Summary: Provide leadership and coordination of company financial planning, debt financing, and budget management functions and ensure company account procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Responsible for the efforts, results, and success of an organization’s finance department. Provides financial advice and support to help senior executives make key decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage, review, and adhere to the budgets for each business department.
• Oversee DCAA audits with positive completion.
• Financial planning and analysis of all contracts.
• Assist in company-wide budgetary planning.
• Ensure that all the company’s financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation.
• Analyze the financial climate and market trends to assist senior executives in creating strategic plans.
• Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information, as needed.
• Monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions.
• Supervise financial assistants and other employees in the facilitation of day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, etc.
• Prepare official reports on a monthly and annual basis.
• Seek out methods and practices to minimize financial risk.
• Contract auditing services to ensure financial monitoring is up to date.
• Create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors, including banking institutions and accountants.
• Update and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain a policy manual for the finance department.
• Work with human resources employees to secure candidates who will be an asset to the finance department.
• Establish and implement a training program or new finance employees.
• Represent the company externally to government agencies, auditors, and the public.
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff.
• Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff.
• Coordinate with the management of the MIS department to ensure company objectives are met.
• Performs other duties, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Informed of federal and state financial regulations and reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
• Demonstrated success in managing financial operations within government contracting environments, including bid preparation, contract negotiation, and compliance oversight.
• Small and large project/program orientation.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials with tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Excellent leadership, exceptional communication with thorough understanding of business principles and practices.

Education and Experience:

• CPA required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with a focus on mid-to-senior level roles and a demonstrated increase in responsibilities over time.
• Extensive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) within the context of government contracting, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Extensive experience with automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Proven experience in government contracting, including a strong understanding of relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
• Master’s degree n accounting, business, finance, or a business-related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift or move 15 pounds at times.

(The right is reserved under provisions PL 93-638 Section(b), (f), (g), (i), 20 USD450

Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1974 to give PREFERENCE AND OPPORTUNITY for employment, training, and contracts to Indians)