Director of Finance - Government Contracting Focus

Overview

Director of Finance - Government Contracting Focus

Join us at MORI Associates and play a pivotal role in guiding the financial strategy behind mission-critical projects at NASA, JPL, DoD and other customers. As a Senior Financial Management professional, you will be a partner with executive leadership and a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that advance our client's most ambitious goals.

MORI Associates is a midsized, nationwide organization founded in 1997 on the belief that agile, passionate, and forward-thinking professionals can drive meaningful progress in science and technology for the benefit of life on earth. We provide a full spectrum of services—from strategic consulting to sophisticated engineering and information systems solutions.

If you are looking for an opportunity where your financial expertise, strategic insight, and leadership can make a lasting impact, this may be the challenge that defines the next chapter of your career.

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Finance to lead our financial operations, drive organizational compliance, and support growth across a diverse government-contracting portfolio. This role oversees cash management, financial reporting, budgeting, and government contract compliance while serving as a key partner to senior leadership.

• Financial Operations & Cash Management
  • Lead cash flow planning and manage six bank accounts, ensuring liquidity and maximized interest earnings.
  • Oversee weekly AP, cash receipts, disbursements, and all monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Manage banking relationships, financial reporting, and Line of Credit renewals.
• Government Contracting Compliance
  • Ensure FAR compliance and maintain an adequate cost accounting system.
  • Prepare and submit Annual Incurred Cost Submissions and Provisional Billing Rates.
  • Support audits, contract closeouts, and Contracting Officer requests.
• Financial Reporting
  • Lead monthly close, prepare financial statements, and produce executive reporting packages.
  • Coordinate year-end reviews, PBCs, and reconciliations with external auditors.
• Budgeting & Indirect Rate Management
  • Own the full annual corporate budgeting process.
  • Develop departmental budgets, manage Costpoint entries, and oversee indirect rate strategy.
  • Provide monthly budget reporting and analysis to leadership.
• Contract Management & Billing
  • Prepare and process invoices and DRDs for multiple government contracts in Costpoint.
  • Maintain contract funding reports and indirect rate variance invoices.
• Costpoint Administration
  • Maintain GL structure, cost pools, year-end processes, and project/account setup.
  • Manage recurring journals, funding modifications, and system updates.
• Payroll & 401(k) Compliance
  • Review biweekly payroll for accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage 401(k) updates, annual audit support, and timely contribution submissions.
• Additional Leadership Responsibilities
  • Support bid & proposal costing, ad-hoc executive reporting, and financial analysis as needed.
  • Manage a staff of 3+ personnel.

To qualify for this job opportunity, you should possess a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, and at least 10–15 years of related financial management experience. Must have government sector/contracting experience and at least five years' experience working in Costpoint. A CPA is highly desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed.

Salary Range: $185K to $210K