CFO Advisor - WSL Consulting

Are you a seasoned and extremely organized accounting /finance professional who is excited about helping clients in a consultative approach and passionate about customer service? Do you have an entrepreneurial personality and strong government contracting experience with an outstanding understanding of GAAP, FAR, and DCAA compliance? If you are an effective communicator and self-starter with the ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment, this may be the role for you!

CAVU Advisors is an accounting outsourcing and strategic financial consulting firm whose mission is to deliver high value to our clients. Founded in the technology-rich Washington, D.C. area by former business owners and executives with real-world experience in growing and selling businesses, we apply innovative and proven methods to increase the value of our client's organizations in a cost-effective manner. We provide our clients with the level of care, energy, and commitment required to meet their business objectives and maximize their market value.

CFO Advisor Responsibilities:

• Act as Chief Financial Officer and strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team of client organizations.
• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts. Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plans of organization.
• Identify, acquire, and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners as well as auditors.
• Utilize forward-looking models and company decision tools to provide financial insight into the organization's plans and operating budgets.
• Supervise the accounting service department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for client companies.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure all required reporting is also provided to bankers.
• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems
• Represent the organization's process in briefing clients on financial results and outlook from perspectives that include revenue and profit, cash flow, indirect rates, and other KPIs.
• Identify additional support for clients to enhance the Accounting Service business area performance.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence - ability to motivate staff and mentor junior members
• Extremely computer literate, strong MS Excel, and MS Word skills are a must. Experience with Office365 is a plus
• Determined to produce outstanding results, & ability to manage challenging timelines
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 14+ years total accounting or finance experience, 6 years minimum experience in a lead financial role
• 7+ years of accounting experience working in government contract environments
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP, FAR, and DCAA Compliance
• Systems implementation experience strongly preferred
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues
• Proficiency with tools such as Unanet, Deltek, CostPoint, and/or Quickbooks is desired
• US Citizenship required to be eligible for security clearance to support cleared clients

This position is a hybrid role, with an office located in Columbia, MD. We value our team members, and offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, and a great culture. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, results-oriented, energetic person with superior accounting skills and a desire for work/life balance, continuous learning, and a positive attitude.

CAVU Advisors is an equal-opportunity employer. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.