Director of Finance

Springfield, VA, USA | Ability to obtain clearance | Salary | 150000-175000 per year | Full Time

Director of Finance

SGI Global, LLC

Location: 100% Remote - United StatesPosition Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

SGI Global, LLC is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Finance to oversee the company's accounting and financial operations. The position is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, Government contract accounting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.

The successful candidate will bring substantial financial leadership experience within the federal Government contracting industry, strong proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, and the ability to lead financial systems improvements, including SGI's planned migration from Unanet to Costpoint.

As a fully remote organization, SGI requires a financial leader who can effectively manage personnel, collaborate across departments, and maintain accountability within a geographically dispersed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end and year-end close.

• Prepare accurate financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and management reports.

• Monitor revenue recognition, contract profitability, project financial performance, and financial variances.

• Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures consistent with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership in support of business decisions.

Government Contract Accounting and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable FAR, CAS, DCAA, and Government contract accounting requirements.

• Manage indirect cost structures, rate development, monitoring, and reconciliation.

• Oversee incurred cost submissions, Government audits, and financial compliance reviews.

• Monitor contract funding, labor charging, project costs, and financial performance in coordination with Contracts and Program Management.

• Support Government contract proposal pricing, including labor rates, indirect costs, and cost estimates.

Financial Systems and Process Improvement

• Lead SGI's planned migration from Unanet to Deltek Costpoint, including implementation planning, data migration, testing, and coordination with implementation partners.

• Oversee the ongoing administration and improvement of financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls.

• Coordinate with IT, Contracts, HR, and Program Management to ensure financial systems support operational and contractual requirements.

Leadership and Corporate Coordination

• Manage accounting and finance personnel, establishing clear responsibilities, accountability, and performance expectations.

• Collaborate with executive leadership and department managers on financial planning, operational matters, and strategic initiatives.

• Serve as the primary financial liaison with auditors, banks, tax advisers, and other financial service providers.

• Support financial oversight of domestic and international contracts, including overseas banking, insurance, and related financial considerations.

• Prepare financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and the Board as requested.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Significant experience in federal Government contractor accounting and financial management.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Deltek Costpoint.

• Strong knowledge of FAR, DCAA requirements, indirect cost accounting, and Government contract financial reporting.

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and Government contract proposal pricing.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills.

• Experience managing accounting personnel and maintaining effective internal controls.

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated effectiveness leading teams in a fully remote environment.

• Willingness to remain actively involved in day-to-day financial operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Experience implementing, migrating, or significantly configuring Deltek Costpoint.

• Experience migrating from Unanet to Costpoint and proficiency with Unanet.

• Experience with DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, and CAS compliance.

• Familiarity with GSA MAS contracts and Service Contract Act (SCA) programs.

• Experience supporting international Government contracts and overseas financial operations.

• Experience with corporate due diligence, mergers, acquisitions, or other financial transactions.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote, U.S.-based position requiring regular coordination with a geographically dispersed workforce. The Director of Finance must be comfortable managing personnel, collaborating across departments, and maintaining effective communication and accountability in a remote-first organization.

SGI Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.