Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location:

DC Metro, Charleston, SC or Huntsville, AL

Position:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Overview

ITC Defense is seeking a strategic, hands-on CFO to lead our financial operations, ensure rigorous regulatory compliance, and drive fiscal discipline to support our long-term growth.

Core

Roles & Responsibilities

• Compliance and Audit Management
- Ensure all accounting systems, processes, and procedures remain fully compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Contract Audit Agency requirements.
- Build and maintain internal controls to minimize financial risks. Lead all audit readiness efforts and coordinate directly with DCAA/DCMA or other financial auditing agencies.
- Manage and maintain formal government approvals for accounting and property management systems.

• Cash Flow and Financial Risk Management
- Develop accurate cash flow forecasts that account for complex government payment cycles and ensure adequate financing for rapid scaling.
- Analyze cost structures to optimize indirect rates, aligning them with competitive market positioning and quality-of-earnings strategies.
- Oversee timely financial reporting that provides delivery teams with insights for variance analysis, programmatic risk management, and accurate project performance forecasting.
- Maintain accounting system policies and procedures, manage AR/AP functions, banking relationships, and enforce strict security roles within the accounting system to protect sensitive financial data.

• Strategic & Executive Leadership
- Act as a principal advisor to the CEO and corporate leadership on all financial matters. Drive long-term financial planning and identify opportunities for strategic investment, process improvement, and corporate growth.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and develop robust financial forecasting models; establish schedules and communicate goals to secure CEO approval and maintain fiscal alignment.
- Monitor business performance against key metrics—such as indirect rates and revenue growth—to ensure long-term stability.
- Coordinate with external CPAs for year-end tax planning and liability management strategies.
- Ensure fiduciary responsibility by overseeing 401k fund deposits and reconciliations; perform final reviews of payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage the corporate insurance portfolio, including D&O, Professional Liability, and defense-specific requirements like Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance for overseas deployments.
- Lead financial due diligence, valuation, and integration for potential acquisition actions.

• Growth & Proposal Support
- Develop and maintain sophisticated cost and pricing processes and tools to support capture and proposal efforts with data-driven strategy.
- Directly manage and mentor Finance and Pricing personnel, fostering a culture of high performance and ethical conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field (CPA or MBA highly preferred).

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, with at least 10 years specifically in a Gov Con environment.

• Proficiency in DCAA-compliant systems (PROCAS proficiency preferred) and expert-level Excel modeling.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with corporate executive team and senior government leaders.

• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and DCAA regulations, including their application to contract and financial management.

• Demonstrated data analytics and financial strategy skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and perform effectively under pressure.

• Self-motivated and focused, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Detail-oriented, maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality in all work products.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Ability to travel to CONUS locations, estimated 5-10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligible for US Government security clearance (Top Secret preferred).

• Previous experience working on complex, large DoD programs or projects.

Why work at ITC Defense

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance

• Employer Paid Dental…