VP of Finance

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VP of Finance

Full Time Senior Management Winston-Salem, NC, US

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

Beyond traditional financial stewardship, this position holds executive ownership over Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Contract Management .

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Direct all financial operations, including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, long-range financial modeling, and cash flow management.
• Provide executive-level financial analysis and actionable insights to drive profitability, gross margin optimization, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Oversee capital structure, banking relationships, insurance, and credit facilities.

2. Accounting and Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, contract billing, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with customer contracts and related requirements.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure audit-ready financial statements.
• Ensure compliance and reporting related to credit facilities.

3. Contract Management & Administration

• Oversee the cradle-to-grave contract lifecycle management process, including proposal pricing, cost-profit analysis, and administration.
• Review prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements to mitigate risk regarding intellectual property, indemnification, and liability.
• Ensure adherence to contract terms, milestones, and reporting deliverables across FFP, T&M, and Cost-Plus contract vehicles.
• Ensure timely reporting and billing of all contracts
• Oversee the HR function, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, talent acquisition, retention, and compensation/benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and contract specific regulations (e.g., SCA, DBA, OFCCP, EEOC, and security clearance requirements).
• Guide leadership on employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.

5. Information Technology & Security Infrastructure

• Direct the IT strategy and operations, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure.
• Oversee compliance with cybersecurity frameworks mandated for defense contractors.
• Manage IT vendors, software licenses (ERP/accounting systems), and disaster recovery protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA and CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive financial and operational leadership experience.
• Executive Competencies: Exceptional communication and negotiation skills; a player-coach mentality willing to roll up their sleeves in a $20M organization while operating with executive gravitas.