GovCon Finance Advisory Senior Director

Anderson Recruiting + Consulting, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Recruiting + Consulting, Inc. seeks a Senior Director to lead its Government Contracting Finance Advisory & Compliance practice in the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area.

You will drive advisory engagements, fractional CFO guidance, and stringent GovCon compliance across clients in the government contracting space. The role emphasizes strategic oversight, team mentorship, and expanding services with executive-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience in government contracting.
• Background as a Controller, Finance Director, CFO, or senior financial advisor.
• Strong GovCon accounting knowledge: FAR, DCAA, indirect cost structures, project accounting and contract billing.
• Experience leading accounting teams and communicating with owners and senior executives.
• Combination of technical accounting and consultative client service.
• Experience with GovCon accounting systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet) is a plus.
• CPA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial advisory and outsourced accounting engagements for government contracting clients.
• Provide fractional CFO-level guidance to improve financial performance, cash flow, and profitability.
• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and contract accounting.
• Guide clients through FAR, DCAA compliance, indirect cost rates, incurred cost submissions, and audit preparation.
• Lead and mentor accounting professionals across multiple client engagements.
• Build client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen and grow the GovCon practice.

Skills

GovCon accounting

Controller/Finance dir experience

DCAA/FAR knowledge

Executive liaison

Team leadership

Fractional CFO experience

CPA preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

Job description

Anderson Recruiting + Consulting, Inc. seeks a Senior Director to lead its Government Contracting Finance Advisory & Compliance practice in the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area.

You will drive advisory engagements, fractional CFO guidance, and stringent GovCon compliance across clients in the government contracting space. The role emphasizes strategic oversight, team mentorship, and expanding services with executive-level stakeholders.