Vice President, Finance and Accounting

Description

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, agility and efficiency are critical to maintaining national competitiveness. The ability to integrate specialized expertise into government and commercial organizations is essential for driving tangible improvements in performance. For over 50 years, GP Strategies has been a leader in providing high-quality services across training and development, emergency management, and engineering.

GP Strategies' affiliate company, GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. (GPGS), will focus on delivering tailored services directly to U.S. government agencies, and federal contractors and commercial companies, with an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance. This makes GPGS the ideal partner for achieving operational success. With a strong foundation in innovation and excellence, we've empowered both government and commercial organizations to improve operational effectiveness and foster long-term success. Through GPGS, we will continue to build on our legacy of driving measurable improvements that ensure sustainable growth and mission success.

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. has an opening for a Vice President, Finance and Accounting. This is a remote position. However, candidates need to be within a commuting distance to Columbia, MD office as they will need to go into the office 1-2 times per month.

Position Overview:

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Accounting to lead the financial and accounting operations of a $50M+ annual revenue, 400-employee U.S. government contractor. This role requires expertise in government contracting regulations, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance, and a proven ability to oversee financial systems, ensure regulatory adherence, and support organizational growth in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop financial strategies, budgets, forecasts, and advise the CEO and Board on financial planning, cost optimization, and risk management.
• Accounting & Compliance: Oversee accounting operations, ensuring compliance with FAR, CAS, GAAP, and DCAA standards, including audits, cost allocations, and contract billing.
• Financial Operations: Manage accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and treasury functions while maintaining cash flow and operational efficiency.
• Systems Oversight: Optimize and manage financial systems, lead ERP migrations, and ensure accurate tracking of contract types and compliance with security standards.
• Government Contracting Expertise: Ensure proper accounting and compliance for fixed-price, cost-plus, and time-and-materials contracts, and handle submissions like Incurred Cost Proposals.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (Master's or CPA preferred).

Experience:

• 10+ years in finance/accounting with 5+ years in leadership, including government contracting experience.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in government contracting systems (preferably Unanet but other Gov Contracting system still relevant like e.g., Deltek Costpoint), financial modeling, and compliance with FAR/CAS/DCAA.

Skills:

• Advanced Excel capabilities, strong analytical skills, and ability to communicate financial insights to diverse stakeholders.

Other:

• U.S. citizenship required; preference for candidates with an active or eligible Top Secret/Secret security clearance.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial health and growth of a leading government contractor. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong command of government contracting financials and compliance, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

The anticipated salary range for this position is $175,000-$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Exceptional candidates with advanced skills and experience may be considered for compensation above the range.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, which includes:

Medical, Dental, Vison, Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.

Assignment Location - Remote

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Fingering - (typing), communicating, repetitive motions.

Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.

Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.