Hybrid Finance Manager for Defense Contracts & Forecasting

TECHEAD Mid Atlantic; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Chesapeake, VA, hybrid work arrangement, to lead project accounting, forecasting, risk management, and fiscal reporting for a defense contract portfolio.

You will act as a strategic advisor to program directors and senior finance leadership, ensuring contract compliance, improving financial visibility, and guiding commercial decisions. Deltek Costpoint administration is a key focus of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• CPA or MBA credentials are highly desirable.
• 7+ years of progressive financial analysis and project accounting experience.
• 5+ years in federal defense contracting within DCAA-regulated operations.
• Experience with Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and Cost-Reimbursable billing.
• Deltek Costpoint expertise and advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, indirect rate application, and federal timekeeping rules.
• Strong supervisory and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all long-range program planning, labor allocations, EAC generation, revenue tracking, and contract margin analysis.
• Track project burn rates, funding thresholds, billable hours, and revenue recognition; flag financial exposure and implement corrective actions.
• Design and deploy financial dashboards and reporting frameworks for leadership with actionable cost insights.
• Serve as primary Deltek Costpoint administrator; govern project ledgers and data integrity.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes with external accounting providers.
• Support budgeting and indirect cost pools and billing rate monitoring.
• Mentor and manage Accounts Payable Specialist and Project Controls Analyst.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Project accounting

Budget forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Supervisory/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA or MBA desirable

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Excel

Job description

TECHEAD is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Chesapeake, VA, hybrid work arrangement, to lead project accounting, forecasting, risk management, and fiscal reporting for a defense contract portfolio.

You will act as a strategic advisor to program directors and senior finance leadership, ensuring contract compliance, improving financial visibility, and guiding commercial decisions. Deltek Costpoint administration is a key focus of this role.