Director of Finance

About the Opportunity:

LMG Staffing Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf our client who is an established and growing organization operating within the federal government contracting sector. The company supports a diverse portfolio of government programs and is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead its financial operations, government contract accounting, compliance, reporting, and strategic financial planning.

Position Overview:

The Director of Finance will be responsible for all aspects of financial management, accounting, compliance, and financial reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep expertise in Deltek Costpoint, government contracting, and financial operations within a manufacturing and distribution environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to partner with executive leadership to support continued organizational growth.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Deltek Costpoint accounting system, including project accounting and system configuration.
• Oversee employee timesheet processing, labor distribution, and monthly PTO accruals.
• Handle government contract invoicing, including submissions through WAWF, IPP, GSA, and other applicable systems.
• Process vendor invoices, payments, and maintain vendor records.
• Manage accounts receivable, including customer receipts and collections.
• Perform bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Record and reconcile revenue, billing, project income, and contract profitability.
• Maintain accurate credit card and intercompany transactions.
• Calculate, apply, and reconcile indirect cost pools, fringe, overhead, and G&A rates.
• Set up and maintain accounts, projects, employees, and vendors within Costpoint.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts monthly.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, executive reporting packages, cash flow reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support inventory accounting, production reporting, and financial controls related to manufacturing and distribution.
• Collaborate with Operations, Program Management, HR, and executive leadership to monitor contract performance and project burn rates.
• Lead finance process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and prepare for DCAA audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DCAA, and all applicable government contracting regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CFA, CGFM, or CMA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Expert-level experience with Deltek Costpoint is required.
• Extensive experience supporting government contractors.
• Strong understanding of DCAA compliance, FAR regulations, indirect rate structures, and cost-plus accounting.
• Experience with inventory management, manufacturing, or product distribution finance is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with executive leadership.
• Manufacturing & Product-Based Accounting: Experience supporting financial operations within a manufacturing, product-based, distribution, or similarly complex operating environment, including familiarity with inventory, cost accounting, procurement, and related financial controls, is strongly preferred.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Fredericksburg, VA. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Director of Finance will play a critical role in maintaining the financial health of the organization while helping build scalable processes to support continued growth. This position offers the opportunity for long-term advancement into executive finance leadership as the organization continues to expand.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional development assistance

• Relocation support

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Potential for performance-based bonus