Director of Financial Controls

Location

Albuquerque NM preferred, hybrid/remote considered for right candidate

Responsibility Overview

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc., an authentically women-owned business providing engineering services supporting aviation and space systems development and operations, including spaceflight systems, ground systems, modeling and simulation systems, research facility development and operations, and data analytics seeks a Director of Financial Controls to join the headquarters team. Metis’s primary customers include NASA, DoD, and Space Force.

This position is responsible for processes and controls related to accounting, budgeting, pricing, forecasting, cost tracking, payroll, and financial operations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields required
• Master’s degree such as an MBA or a Master’s in Finance or related field preferred
  
  
  

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience as a prime contractor and subcontractor
• A deep understanding of how government contractors operate, including the unique financial challenges, contract reporting requirements and controls, and cost accounting standards (CAS) specific to NASA, DoD, and Space Force
• Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and compliance with government regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).
• Knowledge of government-specific cost accounting standards (CAS) and how they apply to government contracts.
• Preparing reports to the government, other government contractors, and external entities.
• Indirect rate pool application to programs and contracts
• Tracking and managing program funds and margins
• Expert level experience with Deltek Costpoint as used in government contracting.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Proven experience managing a team and overseeing financial operations.
• Knowledge of government-specific cost accounting standards (CAS) and how they apply to government contracts.
• Managing payroll processing and use of ADP.
• Oversight and management of outsourced financial services provider to verify that the third-party service provider meets contractual obligations, performance metrics, compliance requirements, and quality standards.
  
  
  

Technical Skills And Knowledge

• Specific expertise in calculating, forecasting, and reporting fringe benefits as required by government contracts, including how these benefits must be allocated and reported in compliance with government regulations like FAR and CAS.
• Ability to develop cost proposals, track costs against contracts, compliance with government contract terms, including indirect cost rates and billing.
• Understanding of auditing processes, including DCAA and NASA ICE audits, AS9100D/ISO 9001, and CMMI appraisals with ability to establish and operation financial practices meeting compliance standards.
• Strong skills in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for both internal stakeholders and external government agencies.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting requirements for government client and other entities
  
  
  

Leadership And Management Skills

• Effective collaborator with other departments like contracts, human resources, business development, and operations
• Effective in providing direction, mentorship, and performance evaluations for the financial services team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Effective in developing and improving processes
• Must be detailed oriented, well organized, and of high integrity and ethics
  
  
  

Metis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.