Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quivera Enterprises, LLC is a tribally owned government contracting holding company providing shared services to tribally owned subsidiaries supporting federal agencies nationwide. The Director of Finance & Accounting leads enterprise-wide accounting, financial operations, strategic planning, compliance, and pricing strategy across multiple operating companies, while advising executive leadership and supporting government contracting, construction, and professional services operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Finance & Accounting Shared Services function supporting multiple operating companies across the Quivera Enterprises portfolio
- Develop and execute enterprise-wide financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives and long-term growth
- Standardize accounting policies, financial procedures, reporting practices, and internal controls across all subsidiaries
- Serve as the primary financial advisor to executive leadership, subsidiary presidents, and operational leadership teams
- Partner with Human Resources, Contracts, Operations, Information Technology, Business Development, and Program Management to support enterprise decision-making
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, scalability, operational efficiency, and financial visibility
- Promote collaboration and consistency across all operating companies while maintaining high levels of customer service through the Shared Services model
- Direct accounting operations for multiple legal entities supporting government contracting and construction operations
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, financial modeling, and long-range financial planning
- Prepare executive dashboards, Board presentations, and financial performance reports
- Analyze financial performance across subsidiaries and provide strategic recommendations that improve profitability and operational efficiency
- Develop financial models supporting strategic initiatives, investments, and organizational growth
- Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect organizational assets
- Government contract revenue recognition
- Indirect rate development and management
- Forward pricing support
- Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
- DCAA audit readiness
- Labor charging compliance
- Contract financial reporting
- Project setup and administration
- Financial oversight of subcontractor activities
- Ensure compliance with:
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
- DCAA requirements
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Provide centralized financial oversight supporting federal construction operations by managing:
- Job costing
- Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting
- Progress billing
- Retainage tracking
- Change order accounting
- Revenue forecasting
- Cash flow forecasting
- Project margin analysis
- Certified payroll coordination
- Bonding support
- Construction ERP processes
- Partner with construction leadership to improve project financial performance while maintaining financial controls and reporting accuracy
- Develop competitive, compliant, and financially sound pricing strategies that support corporate growth objectives
- Lead pricing strategy for proposals by developing labor rates, indirect cost structures, escalation factors, subcontractor pricing, fee strategies, and pricing assumptions
- Partner with Business Development, Capture, Contracts, Human Resources, Operations, and Program Management to develop winning proposal strategies
- Direct cost volume development, pricing narratives, financial models, and executive pricing reviews
- Conduct pricing risk assessments and profitability analyses for new business opportunities
- Analyze historical contract performance, competitive intelligence, and market conditions to improve pricing competitiveness
- Support contract negotiations through financial analysis and pricing recommendations
- Ensure proposal pricing complies with FAR, DFARS, CAS, solicitation requirements, and corporate pricing policies
- Collaborate with subsidiary leadership to balance competitiveness, profitability, operational performance, and long-term sustainability
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide financial governance, accounting policies, and internal controls
- Maintain audit readiness across all operating companies
- Lead financial statement audits, DCAA audits, tax support, and government reporting activities
- Monitor compliance with contractual, regulatory, and corporate requirements
- Strengthen accounting processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives through financial analysis and due diligence
- Assist executive leadership with capital planning and long-range business planning
- Partner with Human Resources regarding workforce planning, compensation strategy, and labor cost forecasting
- Support Operations and Program Management through financial reporting, forecasting, and project performance analysis
- Identify opportunities to standardize financial processes and improve enterprise-wide reporting through the Shared Services model
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Shared Services Finance & Accounting team
- Establish performance expectations, accountability measures, and professional development plans
- Foster collaboration between Finance, Business Development, Contracts, Operations, Human Resources, and subsidiary leadership
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, customer service, accountability, and operational excellence
- Champion innovation and technology solutions that improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
- Serve as the primary financial liaison with banks, auditors, bonding companies, government agencies, and external financial partners
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing accounting and finance teams
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal government contracting organizations
- Strong knowledge of:
- FAR
- DFARS
- CAS
- DCAA compliance
- Government contract accounting
- Indirect rate structures
- Experience managing Cost-Plus, Time-and-Materials, and Firm-Fixed-Price contracts
- Experience supporting multi-entity accounting or Shared Services environments
- Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, executive reporting, financial planning, and pricing strategy
- Experience supporting proposal pricing, cost volume development, and government contract pricing methodologies
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with enterprise accounting systems such as Deltek Costpoint, Sage, ADP, or comparable ERP platforms
- Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple business units in a fast-paced environment
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required Government security clearance
- Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background screening
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Experience leading Finance within a Shared Services organization
- Experience supporting tribally owned enterprises
- Experience supporting federal construction organizations
- Experience leading proposal pricing and enterprise pricing strategy
- Experience developing indirect rate strategies and forward pricing models
- Experience implementing ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, and accounting automation initiatives
- Experience building scalable financial organizations supporting rapid business growth
- Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership, Boards of Directors, and government agencies
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