Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial OfficerTitle: Chief Financial OfficerLocation: Alexandria, VAClearance: TS/SCIPosition 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 individual will lead all financial and accounting functions, drive financial strategy, ensure robust internal controls, and support our government-contracting business model. This role requires deep competence in accounting, financial analysis, cost accounting for government contracts, FAR/DFARS compliance, and financial risk management in a GovCon setting. The CFO will partner with business leadership to scale operations, optimize profitability, interface with external auditors/regulators, and provide timely, accurate financial information to drive strategic decisions.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 budgetingEnsure 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 managementLead the annual operating budget and long-range financial planning cycles; provide financial reporting to executive team and boardImplement strong internal controls, policies, procedures and systems to support growth and integrity of financial operationsPartner with programs, business development, capture and operations teams to support proposal development (pricing strategy, cost-volume-profit analysis), program control, and margin optimizationManage and mentor the finance organization: controllers, cost accountants, FP&A, program finance leadsBuild a high-performance culture aligned with the company's mission and valuesServe as liaison to external auditors, bankers, investors, bonding agencies (if applicable) and regulatory bodiesProvide strategic financial insight to enable business decisions: M&A, joint ventures, investing in growth, pricing strategy, scaling infrastructureEngage actively in leadership team-level strategic discussions and contribute to overall corporate strategy, not just finance operationsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Master's or MBA preferred) and a minimum of 10+ years of progressive senior finance/finance leadership experienceCertified Public Accountant (CPA) preferredDemonstrated role as CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent at a GovCon firm is strongly preferredStrong depth in accounting (GAAP), financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and cost accounting in government contractingExperience with contract accounting for major federal contracts (e.g., DOD, intelligence community, classified programs) and working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CASProven ability to lead and build high-performing finance teams, influence across the business, manage change and scalingExceptional analytical, strategic thinking, business partnering and communication skills; ability to distill complex financial information for senior leadership and boardProven track record of improving processes, implementing systems, driving financial discipline and supporting high-growth businessesExperience 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 operationsAbility to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, growth-oriented environment while maintaining rigorous financial discipline and complianceStrong leadership presence, ethical integrity, high emotional intelligence, and cultural fit with a mission-driven, service-oriented organizationMust be located in the National Capitol Region, with the ability to commute to the office dailyUS citizenship requiredCurrent TS/SCI clearance preferred, or the ability to obtain and maintain oneEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled