Invictus International Consulting jobs

Title: Chief Financial Officer US Citizenship: Required Clearance: TS/SCI 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 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 government contractor (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: Lead and oversee the full spectrum of GovCon accounting operations, including general ledger management, job cost accounting, indirect rate structure, project/contract accounting, revenue recognition under federal contracts, government billing (T&M, CPFF, CPAF, FP-LOE), cash flow management, treasury functions, budgeting, and forecasting Ensure strict compliance with all federal contracting regulations and cost accounting requirements, including FAR Part 31, CAS, DFARS Business System criteria, and agency-specific guidance; proactively manage and support all audits (DCAA, DCMA, external audit firms, and internal compliance reviews) Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with a GovCon growth environment, incorporating financial modeling, indirect rate optimization, forward pricing rate projections, scenario planning, capital structure analysis, and enterprise risk management to support long-term competitiveness in the federal marketplace Direct the annual operating budget process and long-range financial planning cycles, delivering timely, accurate financial reporting and actionable insight to executive leadership Establish and continuously strengthen internal controls, compliant financial policies, accounting procedures, and government-approved business systems, ensuring audit-readiness and scalability during rapid growth Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, accountability, and compliance, aligned with the company's mission, values, and commitments to its federal customers Serve as primary financial liaison to external stakeholders, including auditors, financial institutions, investors, regulatory bodies, and government oversight agencies such as DCAA and DCMA Provide strategic financial guidance to support key business decisions, including M&A evaluations, joint venture structures, capital investment, indirect rate management, and infrastructure scaling to enable sustainable federal contract growth Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (Master's or MBA preferred) and a minimum of 10+ years of progressive senior accounting leadership experience Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required Must be located in the National Capitol Region, with the ability to commute to the office daily Demonstrated role as CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent in a GovCon setting Strong depth in 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 Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, business partnering and communication skills; ability to distill complex financial/accounting information for senior leadership 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/accounting operations Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Strong leadership presence, ethical integrity, high emotional intelligence, and cultural fit with a mission-driven, service-oriented organization Current TS/SCI clearance preferred, or the ability to obtain and maintain one Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled