Director, Finance and Contracts

Role Description

The Director of Finance and Contracts will serve as CSL's senior finance leader. Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), this role will act as a key executive partner, designing and overseeing the robust financial systems, contract frameworks, and compliant growth strategies. This is a full-time, salaried position offering a fully remote or hybrid working environment and a culture dedicated to maintaining a sustainable, balanced workweek (averaging 40 to 45 hours). The Director will oversee CSL's Financial Analyst and coordinate closely with the entire Business Operations Team and with teaming partners, Joint Venture (JV) partners, and external accounts.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Strategic Financial Leadership & Executive Partnership
  • Serve as a key strategic partner to the COO, translating complex financial data, indirect rate projections, and contract compliance parameters into actionable business intelligence to guide corporate growth.
  • Design and maintain long-term financial models, scenario plans, and cash flow projections to support CSL's expansion and capitalize on new market opportunities.
  • Develop and present comprehensive financial briefs, dashboard metrics, and contract portfolio risk assessments for CSL's executive leadership.
• Financial Management, ERP Implementation, & Reporting
  • Lead the enterprise-wide implementation and adoption of CSL's newly selected ERP and Project Accounting platform to streamline project accounting, DCAA compliance, and real-time dashboarding.
  • Oversee company-wide financial performance, including portfolio revenue tracking, gross margin analysis, and net profit margin monitoring.
  • Head annual budget development and quarterly forecast updates in coordination with the Financial Analyst, Portfolio Leads, and the COO.
  • Manage and maintain DCAA-compliant cost accounting practices, including proper segregation of direct, overhead, G&A, and unallowable costs.
  • Develop, maintain, and update indirect rate structures (overhead, G&A, fringe) for use in profitability analysis, proposals, and incurred cost submissions.
  • Oversee month-end and year-end close processes in coordination with the Financial Analyst and external accounting partners, while directing the company's preparedness and response for external financial audits and reviews.
  • Implement and oversee CSL's corporate travel and expense compliance policies under FAR Part 31.
• Contracts, Proposal Pricing, & Business Development Support
  • Review and flag financial and compliance restriction clauses in client contracts and subcontracts during the business operations contract review process.
  • Develop cost volumes and pricing strategies for CSL proposals, including labor rate buildup, indirect rate application, and fee determination, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with solicitation requirements.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for teaming partners and clients, providing external-facing consultation on cost structures, rate competitiveness, and proposal approach on CSL's behalf.
• Federal and State Registrations & Tax Compliance
  • Provide strategic oversight for multi-state corporate and payroll tax compliance, leveraging external CPA partners to execute registrations and filings as CSL expands its remote footprint.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external accountants for annual federal and state tax returns, including sales-by-state reporting.
  • Manage quarterly estimated federal and state tax payment schedules and execution.
• Team and External Partner Coordination
  • Partner with, mentor, and guide the Financial Analyst, establishing a collaborative framework to optimize workload distribution, professional growth, and the delivery of high-quality financial insights.
• Strategic Program Governance & Reporting
  • Direct the financial compliance, reporting obligations, and partner coordination. Manage the integration of the SBA 8(a) program, Mentor-Protégé relationships, and JV structures.
  • Collaborate directly with the COO to design and track corporate financial dashboards, key performance metrics, and operational tools that equip firm leadership with real-time strategic insights.
  • Oversee the Business Operations Team to establish, govern, and streamline corporate procurement processes, purchasing controls, and company-wide financial policy adherence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive financial management and accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of dedicated experience in a federal government contracting (GovCon) environment, with working familiarity of FAR Part 31 and DCAA compliance.
• Proficiency in Expensify or comparable expense management platforms, along with familiarity with time-tracking tools (e.g., Harvest) and GovCon-specific project/program management accounting systems (e.g., Unanet, Deltek).
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing relationships, deliverables, and expectations with external CPA and accounting firms.
• Experience developing cost volumes and pricing strategies for federal proposals (including cost-plus, T&M, and firm-fixed-price contract types).
• Strong working knowledge of allowable versus unallowable cost rules and proper cost pool allocation.
• An active interest in leveraging AI tools to optimize financial analysis, pricing models, and contract workflows.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working within a small, rapidly growing professional services or consulting firm.
• Familiarity with Mentor-Protégé, 8(a), and JV program structures and their associated financial reporting obligations.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFCM (Certified Federal Contract Manager), CPCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager), or equivalent professional certifications are highly valued but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Vacation and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Target annual salary range for this role is $155,000 - $175,000, with final compensation determined by experience and qualifications.
• Employees are eligible for an annual incentive under the CSL Annual Incentive and Merit Plan.

Commitment to Diversity

Converge Strategies, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition including pregnancy, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.