Chief Financial Officer

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a well-established aerospace and defense organization to identify a Chief Financial Officer to serve as a true strategic partner during an exciting period of accelerated growth. With over 40 years of history and deep roots in NASA and government contracting, this organization has earned an exceptional reputation, and is now at an inflection point, scaling rapidly to meet significant new demand.

This is a rare opportunity for a hands-on financial leader to step into a high-impact role and help build the infrastructure that will carry the company into its next chapter. The right person will be a trusted partner to ownership, a credible and confident face to banking and customer relationships, and a steady hand navigating the complexities of a multi-entity government contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full financial function, including general ledger, financial statements, balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow management
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning to support growth and scalability
• Oversee and refine G&A calculations, indirect rate structures, and cost accounting practices across job-based and project-based work
• Manage banking relationships, forward-facing financial reporting, and credit line strategy to ensure adequate liquidity as the business scales
• Support and lead compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government GAAP (G-GAAP), and TINA audit requirements
• Coordinate tax planning across multiple business entities, partnering with external advisors to optimize structure and minimize liability
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships from a financial perspective, ensuring credit terms and flexibility keep pace with growth
• Evaluate, recommend, and lead the upgrade of current ERP and accounting systems (currently QuickBooks and an MRP platform) to support a scaling workforce and government compliance requirements
• Partner with the VP of HR on compliance-related matters and ensure financial infrastructure supports headcount growth
• Serve as a forward-facing representative to customers, banking partners, and other external stakeholders
• Provide strategic input on new business opportunities, proposals, and bid pricing to ensure profitability and competitiveness
• Oversee and mentor the existing accounting team, including a Controller and two staff accountants

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA, MBA, or advanced degree a plus
• Prerequisite: prior experience in government contracting, with a strong working knowledge of FAR, G-GAAP, DCAA compliance, and TINA audits
• Experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or defense services environment strongly preferred; familiarity with WIP accounting, job costing, and project-based financials essential
• Proven FP&A background with the ability to build and own financial models, indirect rate structures, and multi-entity forecasts
• Experience managing banking relationships and scaling credit facilities in a growth environment
• Track record of upgrading financial systems and building scalable infrastructure; QuickBooks and MRP system experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present confidently to customers, ownership, and financial partners
• A collaborative, relationship-driven leader who will thrive in a tight-knit, high-integrity culture built over four decades

This role offers a base salary in the range of $200,000 – $250,000, commensurate with experience.

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