Head of Finance
$160,000–$185,000 year
Hybrid · Stafford, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Head of Finance in the Defense Manufacturing sector, responsible for directing the organization’s financial strategy, planning, and day-to-day operations. Oversees accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and risk management while partnering with executive leadership to drive growth. Requires hybrid in-office presence (~2–3 days/week) in the Quantico/Southern DC area and offers relocation assistance. Key duties include leading financial strategy, providing strategic counsel to the CEO, managing accounting operations, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, audits, risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, and developing a finance team.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA
- Proven leadership experience in a senior finance role
- Experience managing full-cycle accounting and financial operations
- Strong expertise in GAAP and financial reporting
- Advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting skills
- Proficiency with accounting and financial management systems
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Experience working in a hybrid work environment
- Experience collaborating with international teams
- Responsibilities: Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with business goals
- Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on financial planning and growth initiatives
- Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis
- Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Maintain compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal company policies
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance
- Deliver financial statements, dashboards, and performance reports with strategic recommendations
- Lead the annual budgeting process and track performance against targets
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial governance practices
- Oversee internal and external audits and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
- Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2–3 direct reports
- Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes, and workflows
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and other departments to support business initiatives
- Collaborate with international and Hebrew-speaking stakeholders as needed
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