Director of Finance – Government Contracting Focus

Overview

Director of Finance – Government Contracting Focus. Join MORI Associates and play a pivotal role in guiding the financial strategy behind mission-critical projects for NASA, JPL, DoD and other customers. As a Senior Financial Management professional, you will partner with executive leadership and a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions that advance our client’s most ambitious goals.

MORI Associates is a mid-sized, 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’re 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 bi-weekly 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 staff of 3+ staff members.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 10–15 years of related financial management experience; government sector/contracting experience required.
• At least five years’ experience working in Costpoint.
• CPA highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This is a Hybrid position based out of North Bethesda, Maryland.

Salary Range is: $185K to $210K