Chief Financial Officer

Summary

Join Altarum as their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and lead the organization in developing and executing its financial strategy. This hands-on role involves managing finance and accounting functions, supporting operational and financial goals, and identifying revenue growth opportunities. The CFO will foster a collaborative and accountable culture, setting clear goals and driving improved performance. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, extensive experience in government contracting, and a proven ability to manage complex financial operations. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement (DMV area preferred, remote considered) and a competitive benefits package. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading managers, developing business systems, analyzing growth initiatives, and ensuring financial compliance.

Requirements

• Agile and forward-looking leader with deep experience in government contracting
• Highly skilled in identifying and managing key drivers for the organization’s financial health and leads in a manner that ensures key results, business goals, and strategic objectives are achieved consistently
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty and adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations
• Adept at taking calculated risks, seeking input and data from various sources to anticipate potential threats or unintended consequences of decisions
• High degree of integrity and forethought in their approach to making decisions; they act in a transparent and consistent manner while always considering what is best for the organization
• Command of Federal government contracting, including regulatory compliance, indirect rate management, and Federal reporting and audits
• Perseverance in the face of challenges and exhibits a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers
• Self-reflective and aware of their own limitations; they lead by example and drive the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement
• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
• Inspires trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in their beliefs, and active drive, grounded in a strong ethical foundation
• BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; graduate degree preferred
• 15+ years of finance experience, with at least 5 years of recent executive-level finance experience and at least five years of recent federal government contractor experience
• Must have recent, strong experience with the use and functionality of Deltek Costpoint ERP system
• CPA required
• At this time, we will only accept candidates who are presently eligible to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship
• Our organization requires that all work, for the duration of your employment, must be completed in the continental U.S. unless required by contract
• If you are local to our offices in Arlington, Silver Spring, Novi, or Portland this role will be hybrid (in office on Wednesdays - collaboration days)
• Must be able to work during eastern time unless approved by your manager
• Employees working remotely must have a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions with a mobile device that allows for productive and efficient conduct of business

Responsibilities

• Provides financial and business leadership, supporting organizational transformation and growth
• Creates and articulates an inspiring vision for the organization, not only for the areas they are directly responsible for, but the enterprise as a whole
• Seeks and analyzes data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy
• Employs an entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry
• Effectively balances the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling; to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful
• Sets clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance, acting tenaciously and holding self personally accountable in driving results
• Highly involved in the day-to-day financial and accounting operations, ensuring precision and compliance across all activities
• Leverages technology to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and provide real-time insights that support strategic decisions
• Utilizes advanced financial tools and systems helps the organization scale effectively, meeting the demands of growth and transformation
• Attracts and recruits top talent, motivates the team, delegates effectively, celebrates diversity within the team, and manages performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others
• Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrate and support the success of the team
• Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond their own personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization
• Lead managers of departments and indirectly, their employees
• Plan, develop, implement, and direct the organization’s business systems and fiscal function to ensure that the organization meets all financial needs and remains compliant
• Analyze and make recommendations on the impact of growth initiatives and new strategies, as well as regularly track regulatory and compliance requirements
• Ensure that the organization meets its financial objectives by developing and implementing with the leadership team new initiatives for growing revenue and margin
• Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board of Directors as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges
• Ensure the company has rigorous and disciplined forecasting and reporting processes that are timely and accurate
• Provide strategic input and leadership on decisions affecting the organization; function as a strategic advisor and consultant offering expert advice on contracts, negotiations, and/or other business activity Altarum is considering
• Further develop strong banking relationships and grow strategic financial partnerships
• Establish a highly skilled, customer-oriented finance and accounting staff
• Effectively lead and manage the facilities function, including leasing and building management, while maintaining flexibility to oversee other administrative functions as assigned

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
• A flexible work environment