Chief Financial Officer – Invictus International Consulting, LLC
Location : Alexandria, VA
Clearance : TS / SCI
Position Summary
The CFO will be a trusted executive leader within Invictus, reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team. The CFO will lead all financial and accounting functions, drive financial strategy, ensure robust internal controls, and support our government‑contracting business model. Deep competence in accounting, financial analysis, cost accounting for government contracts, FAR / DFARS compliance, and financial risk management is required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full breadth of finance and accounting operations : general ledger, cost accounting, contract accounting, revenue recognition, billing / invoicing, cash flow, treasury, forecasting and budgeting.
- Ensure compliance with government contracting cost principles (FAR Part 31, CAS, DFARS) and support audits (DCAA, internal, external).
- Develop and execute the financial strategy to support company growth, including financial modeling, scenario planning, capital structure, and risk management.
- Lead the annual operating budget and long‑range financial planning cycles; provide financial reporting to the executive team and board.
- Implement strong internal controls, policies, procedures and systems to support growth and integrity of financial operations.
- Partner with programs, business development, capture and operations teams to support proposal development (pricing strategy, cost‑volume‑profit analysis), program control, and margin optimization.
- Manage and mentor the finance organization : controllers, cost accountants, FP&A, program finance leads.
- Build a high‑performance culture aligned with the company’s mission and values.
- Serve as liaison to external auditors, bankers, investors, bonding agencies (if applicable) and regulatory bodies.
- Provide strategic financial insight to enable business decisions : M&A, joint ventures, investing in growth, pricing strategy, scaling infrastructure.
- Engage actively in leadership team‑level strategic discussions and contribute to overall corporate strategy.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Master’s or MBA preferred) and a minimum of 10+ years of progressive senior finance or financial leadership experience.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.Demonstrated role as CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent at a GovCon firm is strongly preferred.Strong depth in accounting (GAAP), financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and cost accounting in government contracting.Experience with contract accounting for major federal contracts (e.g., DOD, intelligence community, classified programs) and working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS.Proven ability to lead and build high‑performing finance teams, influence across the business, manage change and scaling.Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, business partnering and communication skills; ability to distill complex financial information for senior leadership and board.Proven track record of improving processes, implementing systems, driving financial discipline and supporting high‑growth businesses.Experience working in an intelligence or defense contracting environment, including classified contract compliance and audit readiness.Experience with growth through capture / proposals, M&A, integration of acquisitions, scaling finance operations.Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, growth‑oriented environment while maintaining rigorous financial discipline and compliance.Strong leadership presence, ethical integrity, high emotional intelligence, and cultural fit with a mission‑driven, service‑oriented organization.Must be located in the National Capitol Region, able to commute to the office daily.US citizenship required.Current TS / SCI clearance preferred, or ability to obtain and maintain one.Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans / Disabled applicant consideration is required. This employer is an affirmative action employer.
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