Finance Director - Gov Contracting, Costpoint Expert

LMG Staffing Solutions; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Relocation support

Employee assistance program

Bonus potential

Job summary

LMG Staffing Solutions is seeking a Director of Finance for a confidential federal contractor client in the Fredericksburg, VA area. The role leads financial operations, government contract accounting, compliance, and strategic planning, with hands-on management of Costpoint and ERP processes.

The successful candidate will drive regulatory compliance, optimize internal controls, and partner with executive leadership to support growth and operational excellence in manufacturing and distribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Proven leadership in finance for government contracting.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, FAR, DCAA, and cost-plus accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Deltek Costpoint system and project accounting.
• Manage government contract invoicing through WAWF, IPP, GSA, etc.
• Supervise accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements, cash flow reports, and forecasts.
• Ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance including DCAA audits.
• Collaborate with Operations, PM, HR, and executives.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Contract accounting

Financial reporting

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CFA/CGFM/CMA designation preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

About the Opportunity:

LMG Staffing Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf our client who is an established and growing organization operating within the federal government contracting sector. The company supports a diverse portfolio of government programs and is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead its financial operations, government contract accounting, compliance, reporting, and strategic financial planning.

Position Overview:

The Director of Finance will be responsible for all aspects of financial management, accounting, compliance, and financial reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep expertise in Deltek Costpoint, government contracting, and financial operations within a manufacturing and distribution environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to partner with executive leadership to support continued organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Deltek Costpoint accounting system, including project accounting and system configuration.
• Oversee employee timesheet processing, labor distribution, and monthly PTO accruals.
• Handle government contract invoicing, including submissions through WAWF, IPP, GSA, and other applicable systems.
• Process vendor invoices, payments, and maintain vendor records.
• Manage accounts receivable, including customer receipts and collections.
• Perform bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Record and reconcile revenue, billing, project income, and contract profitability.
• Maintain accurate credit card and intercompany transactions.
• Calculate, apply, and reconcile indirect cost pools, fringe, overhead, and G&A rates.
• Set up and maintain accounts, projects, employees, and vendors within Costpoint.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts monthly.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, executive reporting packages, cash flow reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support inventory accounting, production reporting, and financial controls related to manufacturing and distribution.
• Collaborate with Operations, Program Management, HR, and executive leadership to monitor contract performance and project burn rates.
• Lead finance process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and prepare for DCAA audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DCAA, and all applicable government contracting regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CFA, CGFM, or CMA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Expert-level experience with Deltek Costpoint is required.
• Extensive experience supporting government contractors.
• Strong understanding of DCAA compliance, FAR regulations, indirect rate structures, and cost-plus accounting.
• Experience with inventory management, manufacturing, or product distribution finance is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with executive leadership.
• Manufacturing & Product-Based Accounting: Experience supporting financial operations within a manufacturing, product-based, distribution, or similarly complex operating environment, including familiarity with inventory, cost accounting, procurement, and related financial controls, is strongly preferred.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Fredericksburg, VA. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Director of Finance will play a critical role in maintaining the financial health of the organization while helping build scalable processes to support continued growth. This position offers the opportunity for long-term advancement into executive finance leadership as the organization continues to expand.

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Relocation support

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Potential for performance-based bonus