Senior Project Finance Manager (DoD)|Deltek Costpoint Lead

Kids for the Future; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and nine federal paidhol

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and certifi c.

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Finance Manager, Project Finance & Accounting in Chesapeake, VA to lead project financial management, forecasting, and reporting in a DoD government contracting environment.

You will partner with project managers and the Director of Finance to ensure contract compliance, financial insight, and strong internal controls while supervising the Project Controls Analyst and Accounts Payable Specialist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, project finance, or project controls.
• Experience supporting DoD contracts in a DCAA compliant environment.
• Strong experience with Deltek Costpoint for project accounting, financial reporting, and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis (EACs, labor forecasts, revenue projections, backlog analysis).
• Monitor costs, funding, labor utilization, revenue recognition, and financial performance.
• Partner with Project Managers and leadership to identify risks and actions.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and communicate trends and opportunities to leadership.
• Supervise and develop the Project Controls Analyst and AP Specialist.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership / supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a Finance Manager, Project Finance & Accounting in Chesapeake, VA to lead project financial management, forecasting, and reporting in a DoD government contracting environment.

You will partner with project managers and the Director of Finance to ensure contract compliance, financial insight, and strong internal controls while supervising the Project Controls Analyst and Accounts Payable Specialist.