Director of Finance

About the Opportunity

LMG Staffing Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established and rapidly growing government contractor specializing in manufacturing, product distribution, and professional services for federal clients. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Director of Finance to lead and manage the company's full-cycle accounting and finance operations.

Position Overview

The Director of Finance will be responsible for all aspects of financial management, accounting, compliance, and financial reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep expertise in Deltek Costpoint, government contracting, and financial operations within a manufacturing and distribution environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to partner with executive leadership to support continued organizational growth.

Requirements

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain the Deltek Costpoint accounting system, including project accounting and system configuration
  • Oversee employee timesheet processing, labor distribution, and monthly PTO accruals
  • Handle government contract invoicing, including submissions through WAWF, IPP, GSA, and other applicable systems
  • Process vendor invoices, payments, and maintain vendor records
  • Manage accounts receivable, including customer receipts and collections
  • Perform bank transactions and reconciliations
  • Record and reconcile revenue, billing, project income, and contract profitability
  • Maintain accurate credit card and intercompany transactions
  • Calculate, apply, and reconcile indirect cost pools, fringe, overhead, and G&A rates
  • Set up and maintain accounts, projects, employees, and vendors within Costpoint
  • Reconcile all general ledger accounts monthly
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, executive reporting packages, cash flow reports, budgets, and forecasts
  • Support inventory accounting, production reporting, and financial controls related to manufacturing and distribution
  • Collaborate with Operations, Program Management, HR, and executive leadership to monitor contract performance and project burn rates
  • Lead finance process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and prepare for DCAA audits
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DCAA, and all applicable government contracting regulations

• Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA, CFA, CGFM, or CMA designation preferred
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience
  • Expert-level experience with Deltek Costpoint is required
  • Extensive experience supporting government contractors
  • Strong understanding of DCAA compliance, FAR regulations, indirect rate structures, and cost-plus accounting
  • Experience with inventory management, manufacturing, or product distribution finance is highly preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities
  • Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with executive leadership

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Fredericksburg, VA. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Director of Finance will play a critical role in maintaining the financial health of the organization while helping build scalable processes to support continued growth. This position offers the opportunity for long-term advancement into executive finance leadership as the organization continues to expand.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation support
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Potential for performance-based bonus