Chief operating officer Jobs in Huntsville, AL

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• 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.

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