Financial Lead

Mission Multiplier

• $80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
  • 3-5+ years of accounting/finance experience, ideally within Government contracting.
  • Knowledge of Government contract accounting principles, direct vs. indirect costs.
  • Familiarity with FAR Part 31, DCAA expectations, and CAS requirements.
  • Understanding of GAAP, with experience in month-end close and financial reporting.
  • Proficient in Government contract billing, job costing, budgeting, and financial analysis.
  • Experience with accounting/ERP systems like Unanet or Deltek Costpoint.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills to resolve financial issues.
  • Ability to communicate financial data clearly to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily accounting and financial operations including ledger, payables, receivables, and reconciliations.
  • Maintain project and job-cost accounting for accurate cost classifications and allocations.
  • Analyze indirect cost pools and rates against budgeted amounts.
  • Ensure compliance with Government contracting requirements and accounting policies.
  • Oversee labor charging and timekeeping for financial compliance.
  • Prepare and review invoices for various billing arrangements.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting.
  • Support audits and compliance reviews by providing necessary documentation and insight.
  • Establish effective financial controls and maintain accurate accounting procedures.
  • Act as a financial advisor to management on various project-related financial matters.

Benefits

  • Group Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Secondary/GAP Insurance
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • 401k plan with employer match after six months of service
Full Job Description
Posting Summary:

Mission Multiplier is looking for candidates for a potential Financial Lead position primarily located in our corporate headquarters in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes.
  • Maintain accurate project and job-cost accounting, ensuring direct and indirect costs are properly classified, recorded, and allocated to the appropriate contracts, projects, and cost objectives.
  • Develop, monitor, and analyze indirect cost pools and allocation bases, including fringe, overhead, and general and administrative (G&A) rates, and compare actual rates to provisional or budgeted rates.
  • Support compliance with applicable Government contracting requirements, including FAR Part 31 cost principles, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) when applicable, contract-specific requirements, and established company accounting policies.
  • Oversee employee labor charging and timekeeping processes from a financial compliance perspective, including reconciliation of labor costs to payroll, projects, and the general ledger.
  • Prepare and review customer invoices for commercial and Government contract billings, including fixed-price, time-and-materials, and cost-reimbursable billing arrangements, as applicable.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, financial analysis, and management reporting to provide leadership with visibility into company and project financial performance.
  • Support Government audits, accounting system reviews, incurred cost submissions, indirect rate reviews, and other DCAA, DCMA, customer, or external audit requests, as applicable.
  • Establish and maintain effective financial internal controls, accounting procedures, supporting documentation, and records necessary to promote accuracy, consistency, compliance, and audit readiness.
  • Serve as a financial advisor to company leadership and program management, providing analysis related to contract performance, project profitability, labor utilization, pricing, financial risk, and other business decisions.

Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
  • 3-5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably including experience within the Government contracting industry.
  • Working knowledge of Government contract accounting principles, including direct versus indirect costs, indirect rate structures, project accounting, and cost allowability.
  • Familiarity with FAR Part 31, DCAA accounting expectations, and CAS requirements, as applicable to Government contractors.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and experience managing or supporting month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
  • Experience with Government contract billing, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (Unanet) or similar systems (Deltek Costpoint).
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, organization, and ability to independently identify and resolve financial or accounting issues.
  • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to executives, program managers, employees, auditors, and other non-financial stakeholders.

Additional Details:
  • None

BENEFITS

Mission Multiplier offers a wide range of benefits, including:
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Secondary/GAP Insurance
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • 401k (w/ employer match) after six (6) months of continuous service

JOB DISCLAIMER

This posting does not contain an exhaustive list of job responsibilities. Job responsibilities can and may change between postings or during the course of the job.

Mission Multiplier is committed to doing our due diligence in the job application process. Job applicants should be aware that background checks might be performed in order to receive subsequent employment with the company.

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