Strategic Finance Manager | Deltek Costpoint Expert

TECHEAD; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD is seeking a Finance Manager to lead project accounting, forecasting, and financial controls for defense contracts in Chesapeake, VA. The role centers on Deltek Costpoint administration, cost tracking, and earnings analysis.

You will partner with program directors and executives, supervise the Accounts Payable Specialist and Project Controls Analyst, and ensure regulatory compliance under FAR/CAS. Hybrid work after establishment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive financial analysis and project accounting experience, including at least 5 years dedicated to federal defense contracting within DCAA-regulated operations.
• Deep familiarity with Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and Cost-reimbursable (CPFF/CPAF) billing mechanisms.
• Advanced hands-on technical fluency in Deltek Costpoint (setup, reporting, and administration) and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct all long-range program planning, labor allocations, EAC generation, revenue tracking, order pipeline assessments, and contract margin analysis.
• Track project burn rates, funding thresholds, billable hours, and revenue recognition; flag financial exposure and implement corrective measures.
• Design, build, and deploy custom financial dashboards and reporting frameworks for leadership with actionable cost insights.
• Serve as the primary Costpoint administrator and subject expert; establish WBS, ledger trees, and data integrity.
• Coordinate with external accounting to close monthly/quarterly/year-end; oversee audits and regulatory filings.
• Support budgeting, cash flow modeling, and monitoring of indirect cost pools and billing rates.
• Mentor, guide, and manage day-to-day assignments for the Accounts Payable Specialist and Project Controls Analyst.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication of metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

CPA or MBA desirable

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TECHEAD is seeking a Finance Manager to lead project accounting, forecasting, and financial controls for defense contracts in Chesapeake, VA. The role centers on Deltek Costpoint administration, cost tracking, and earnings analysis.

You will partner with program directors and executives, supervise the Accounts Payable Specialist and Project Controls Analyst, and ensure regulatory compliance under FAR/CAS. Hybrid work after establishment.