Vice President Finance
Based in: St. Petersburg, Florida
Work Type: Hybrid
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
My client is a leading provider of maritime domain awareness, maritime security, and fisheries monitoring systems to the government sector.
Since forming they have pushed the limits of innovation, mitigating growing threats to ships, supply chains, cargo, territorial waters and, most importantly, safety of lives at sea and beyond. Today, they continue to develop and implement pioneering intelligence technologies to protect customer vessels, people, maritime domain, and reputation.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The VP of Finance will provide strategic leadership and manage the company’s overall financials, including P&L, reporting, audit, price to win; and will ensure all proper controls and systems are in place. To be taken forwards in this role you need an in-depth knowledge of DoD reporting and a strong working knowledge of government contract accounting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a strategic business partner to the President
• Contributes to strategic financial planning. Responsible for finance OKR’s and creating metrics to measure progress against goals
• Communicates to the President, Executive Leadership, and the board, significant developments affecting the division’s financial goals, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and maintains a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over financial activities
• Ensures compliance with applicable Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Oversees the contracts function in providing and directing procedures and systems necessary to maintain compliance, work with contracts staff to develop and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and pricing strategies for bids and proposal
• Oversees Payroll function for US Staff.
• Oversees Accounts Payable function ensuring all expense reports, vendor payments and other items are booked correctly
• Ensures that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements
• Performs program and indirect cost reviews, rate validations, forecasting of labor and overhead rates. Monthly prepares P&L reports for the President and Executive Leadership showing spending vs. budget and identifying any problems that need to be addressed
• Reviews and participates in the preparation of cost estimates for bids and proposals.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior financial management position
• Experience working with federal contractors and DoD/DHS environments
• Demonstrates an aptitude for working with non-finance business leaders at all levels of the organization to explain, define and apply complex financial concepts
• Working knowledge of SAP Financial systems
• Experience in government contracting and solid knowledge of government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Thorough understanding of DCAA Compliance and auditing requirements
• Ability to analyze financial statements and make recommendations to improve financial /operational results.
• In-depth knowledge of financial benchmarking, accounting, audit and tax compliance and other regulatory matters
• Possesses critical knowledge of federal and multiple state tax laws as well as basic accounting issues
• Have a hands-on pragmatic approach to business, asset management, cash flow, and profitability.
• Must communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and be capable of making presentations to Senior Management and the Board of Directors.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Related certifications such as CPA, CFA, or CMA

DESIRED SKILLS (Not Required):

• MBA preferred
• Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• Ability for up to 10% travel both domestic and international

This position may require a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, insurance for employees and dependents (100% covered by the Company)
• Life & Disability insurance
• 20 days annual leave (can buy or sell more days)
• Discretionary corporate bonus available
• Up to a 5% 401K matching
• Gym membership subsidy
• Volunteer Day PTO
• Refer-a-friend recruitment bonus

SALARY:

• $180,000 - $205,000