Pentecom is seeking a skilled financial and administrative leader to serve as the Deputy Director of Finance and Corporate Services to oversee strategic financial operations and core organizational functions of our company!
The Deputy Director of Finance and Corporate Services will lead and integrate the company’s Finance, Contracts, and Human Resources functions in a fast-paced federal government contracting environment. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Deputy Director will manage daily financial operations, oversee contract compliance, and guide HR administration to ensure alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
Please note: The Deputy Director of Finance and Corporate Services position is a fully remote position.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Deputy Director will oversee accounting staff, HR Manager, and Contracts and Executive Services Manager, fostering a high-performing team focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Primary Responsibilities
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Provide high-level coordination across Finance, HR, and Contracts to streamline operations and reduce organizational risk
- Participate in strategic planning initiatives and support organizational infrastructure development
- Serve as a key point of contact for cross-functional initiatives and internal process improvement efforts
- Strategic Financial Management and Investment Oversight
- Collaborate with CFO on the development of long-term financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and scenario planning
- Support treasury functions including banking relationships, liquidity planning, and capital allocation
- Monitor investment accounts, reserves, or other financial assets in accordance with policy and strategic goals
- Assist in capital planning and financial analysis for major investments, acquisitions, or new initiatives
- Participate in enterprise risk management processes and internal control assessments
- Prepare executive-level financial reports for C-suite and Board of Directors
- Contribute to strategic planning efforts by providing financial insight into growth opportunities and operational efficiency
- Finance and Accounting
- Oversee all accounting functions, including payroll, A/R, A/P, general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring clear performance expectations and professional development
- Lead the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and government standards
- Manage year-end close processes, and maintain the internal accounting calendar
- Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements, including indirect rate development and financial audits
- Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and business processes
- Coordinate external and DCAA audits, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of all required items
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting and tax filing requirements
- Support proposal development through pricing models, cost narratives, and estimated rate reports
- Provide financial analysis and insights to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making
- Ensure quality control over all financial transactions and reporting
- Human Resources
- Oversee the Human Resources function and provide leadership support to the HR Manager
- Ensure employee policies, procedures, and handbooks remain compliant with legal requirements and reflect company culture and values
- Manage compensation and benefits programs in collaboration with external providers and leadership
- Partner with department heads and senior leadership to align staffing plans with strategic objectives
- Foster a positive, compliant, and high-performance work culture
- Contracts
- Oversee the full lifecycle of government contracts, including proposal support, contract negotiation, compliance monitoring, and closeout
- Ensure proper classification, tracking, and execution of contract types, including Firm-Fixed Price, FFP/LOE, Cost-Plus, and T&M
- Maintain compliance with contract reporting obligations and terms
- Act as a liaison with Contracting Officers and ensure readiness for contract audits or reviews
- Support project managers and leadership in interpreting and adhering to contractual requirements
Skills and Experience
Required:
- Ability to prepare and analyze GAAP-compliant financial statements
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Experience as a financial controller or in a similar senior financial management role.
- Solid understanding of general ledger functions and full month-end/year-end close processes
- Proficiency in accounting and ERP software; capable of overseeing system administration and reporting tools
- Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership experience in a dynamic, compliance-driven environment
Desired:
- Experience in government contract accounting, DCAA and FAR/DFARs knowledge
- Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience with federal government and DCAA experience
- Hands-on experience preparing and managing indirect rates
- Knowledge of Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M) and Cost-plus contract types
- Experience supporting proposal pricing, cost analysis, and financial volumes for government bids
Expectations
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across departments and organizational levels
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on building trusted relationships across teams and leadership
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive with the ability to manage day-to-day operations while supporting C-suite initiatives and special projects
- High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial, contractual, and personnel matters
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proactive and self-directed approach, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive results
- Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Commitment to mentoring and team development, with the ability to build organizational capacity
- Strong customer service orientation, particularly in cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic thinking ability, with a focus on aligning financial and operational goals to long-term planning
- Flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, during critical deadlines or periods of organizational need
- Familiar with mergers and acquisitions
Education and Experience
- 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience, minimum
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field required
- Master’s degree preferred
Special Requirements
- US Citizenship
- Must be able to pass background check and obtain a security clearance
Pentecom is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Pentecom is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@pentecom.com at least 48 hours in advance of your need for an accommodation.