Director of FP&A

Korn Ferry; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 180 000 - 270 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Korn Ferry is exclusively retained to lead the search for a Director of FP&A for a mission-driven federal government contracting organization. This executive will partner with the CFO and operating-company presidents to drive forecasting, profitability, and performance management across a multi-contract portfolio.

Leveraging deep GovCon experience, the ideal candidate will oversee EAC/ETC analyses, revenue recognition, and contract profitability while implementing standardized planning

Qualificações

• 10+ years in corporate finance, FP&A or related leadership in GovCon.
• Strong enterprise-level cost structures and project accounting experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead enterprise budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis and long-range planning across GovCon portfolio.
• Partner with CFO and executives to translate performance into actionable recommendations.
• Develop dashboards and BI for visibility into enterprise and project performance.
• Oversee Deltek Costpoint planning module and improve forecasting accuracy.

Conhecimentos

FP&A

Deltek Costpoint

DCAA compliance

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Excel advanced

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Multi-division org

Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA preferred

Ferramentas

Deltek Costpoint

Forecasting tools

Financial systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Korn Ferry has been exclusively retained to lead the search for a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) on behalf of a rapidly evolving, mission-driven, federal government contracting organization.

Our client operates a diversified portfolio of businesses delivering critical services to federal government agencies and commercial customers, with capabilities spanning construction, environmental services, infrastructure support, operations and maintenance, and other specialized government contracting services. The organization is entering an important stage of financial and operational transformation, with a focus on strengthening financial visibility, improving operating-company performance, and building a more sophisticated and scalable FP&A function.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this individual will serve as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership and operating-company presidents across the organization. A central priority will be transitioning the business from primarily enterprise-level financial oversight toward greater accountability, forecasting accuracy, and performance management at the individual operating-company and project levels.

The successful candidate will bring deep federal government contracting experience at the enterprise level, combined with hands-on project finance expertise and strong knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and DCAA requirements. This individual must understand the financial complexities of federal services and project-based contracting environments, including contract profitability, indirect cost structures, revenue recognition, Estimates at Completion (EAC), Estimates to Complete (ETC), and financial performance across fixed-price, cost-plus, and time-and-materials contracts.

This is a highly visible opportunity for an experienced GovCon finance professional to help shape the future of an evolving finance organization. Beyond traditional FP&A responsibilities, the Director will play an instrumental role in implementing new planning capabilities, establishing standardized processes, developing finance talent, and helping build a best-in-class FP&A function.

Key Areas of Impact

• Lead and enhance enterprise-wide budgeting, rolling forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range financial planning processes across a diversified portfolio of federal government contracting businesses.
• Partner directly with the CFO, executive leadership, and operating-company presidents to translate financial and operational performance into actionable recommendations that improve profitability, working capital, and business decision-making.
• Build and scale operating-company-level FP&A capabilities, establishing greater visibility, financial accountability, and performance management across individual businesses and contract portfolios.
• Develop sophisticated financial models, integrated forecasts, scenario analyses, and three-to-five-year strategic plans to support enterprise growth and operational decision-making.
• Provide financial oversight and analysis across complex government contract portfolios, including fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and time-and-materials agreements.
• Support project finance and project controls activities, including Estimates at Completion (EAC), Estimates to Complete (ETC), revenue recognition, project cost analysis, contract profitability, and financial performance forecasting.
• Analyze key government contracting metrics, including backlog, new contract awards, book-to-bill, funding levels, headcount and resource planning, indirect rates, and project-level profitability.
• Apply a strong understanding of federal government contracting cost structures, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance to support sound financial planning and contract performance.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of the Deltek Costpoint Planning Module, establishing standardized processes, improving forecasting capabilities, and strengthening financial reporting infrastructure.
• Develop financial dashboards, management reporting, and business intelligence capabilities that provide leadership with accurate, timely visibility into enterprise, operating-company, and project performance.
• Prepare and present financial results, performance trends, business risks, and strategic recommendations to the CFO, CEO, and other senior leaders.
• Serve as a collaborative, fact-based advisor to operational leadership, constructively challenging assumptions and identifying opportunities to strengthen financial and operational performance.
• Partner with Accounting, Project Controls, Contracts, and Operations to improve data integrity, financial forecasting inputs, and the alignment between project execution and enterprise financial results.
• Evaluate existing finance capabilities, identify talent and organizational gaps, and help design the future structure of the FP&A function.
• Mentor and develop finance professionals, helping transition existing financial reporting and project finance capabilities into a more proactive, strategic FP&A organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate finance, FP&A, or related financial leadership experience, including a strong foundation in the federal government contracting industry.
• Deep enterprise-level federal government contracting experience required, with demonstrated ownership of financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across a broader business, operating division, or portfolio of contracts.
• Strong hands-on project finance and project accounting knowledge required, including project forecasting, contract profitability, EAC/ETC analysis, cost management, and revenue recognition.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal services, construction, environmental services, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, or similar project-based government contracting business models.
• Thorough understanding of federal government contracting financial structures, including fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and time-and-materials contracts.
• DCAA experience required, including knowledge of indirect cost structures, government contracting compliance, and applicable FAR requirements.
• Working experience with Deltek Costpoint required, with the ability to contribute to planning module implementation, financial reporting improvements, and systems optimization.
• Demonstrated ownership of enterprise budgeting, rolling forecasts, financial modeling, variance analysis, and long-range strategic planning.
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience, with the ability to mentor finance professionals and help build a scalable FP&A organization.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel capabilities, with the ability to analyze complex financial and operational information and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience operating within a multi-company, multi-division, or matrixed organization is preferred.
• Strong understanding of government contracting performance drivers, including backlog, contract funding, headcount planning, indirect rates, project margins, and revenue forecasting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to succeed in a transforming organization, establish structure where needed, and balance strategic financial leadership with hands-on execution.

Salary Range & Benefits Overview

Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates based in Colorado or Texas. Monthly/Quarterly travel anticipated.