Vice President, Finance and Accounting (Government Contracting)

GP Strategies' affiliate company, GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. (GPGS), focuses on delivering tailored services directly to U.S. government agencies, and federal contractors and commercial companies, with an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance. This makes GPGS the ideal partner for achieving operational success. With a strong foundation in innovation and excellence, we've empowered both government and commercial organizations to improve operational effectiveness and foster long-term success. Through GPGS, we will continue to build on our legacy of driving measurable improvements that ensure sustainable growth and mission success.

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. has an opening for a Vice President, Finance and Accounting. This is a remote position. However, candidates need to be within a commuting distance to Columbia, MD office as they will need to go into the office once per month. The position will have 7-9 direct reports.

Position Overview:

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Accounting to lead the financial and accounting operations of a $50M+ annual revenue, 400-employee U.S. government contractor. The Vice President of Finance at will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic fiscal leadership tailored to the complexities of government contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop financial strategies, budgets, forecasts, and advise the CEO and Board on financial strategy, cost optimization, risk management and long-term planning.
• Government Contracting Expertise: Ensure proper accounting and compliance for fixed-price, cost-plus, and time-and-materials contracts, and handle submissions like Incurred Cost Proposals.
• Support pricing and proposal development for new government contracts, including cost volume leadership and pricing narratives.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial performance with contract deliverables and milestones.
• Oversee accounting systems to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable federal guidelines.
• Monitor indirect rate structures and oversee incurred cost submissions, forward pricing rate proposals, and provisional billing rates.
• Maintain internal controls to prevent fraud, mischarging, or noncompliance with contract terms.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as banks, auditors, and government agencies.
• Partner with IT on the Implementation and maintenance ERP systems tailored for government contracting (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet).
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and audit readiness.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Experience:

• 10+ years in finance/accounting with 5+ years in leadership, including government contracting experience.
• Experience managing cost-plus contracts, including tracking and application of rate differentials.
• Experience building PowerPoint presentations and delivering presentations to stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in government contracting systems (preferably Unanet but other Gov Contracting systems still relevant like e.g., Deltek Costpoint).
• Advanced Excel capabilities, strong analytical skills, and ability to communicate financial insights to diverse stakeholders.
• FOCI experience is a plus
• U.S. citizenship required

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial health and growth of a leading government contractor. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong command of government contracting financials and compliance, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

The anticipated salary range for this position is $175,000-$210,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, which includes:

Medical, Dental, Vison, Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Fingering - (typing), communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.