We are seeking a Director of Accounting and Finance to lead our Roka Security (Roka) business unit. The role is a full-time position in Dulles, VA.  The Controller will partner with the BU Lead in running the day-to-day accounting operations and all financial aspects of the business. This position will provide leadership and mentoring to a team of Accounting and Finance professionals in all aspects of  

Accounting, financial close, financial planning and analysis, and reporting A successful candidate must have a firm understanding of financial principles and demonstrate application through hands on experience. The candidate must be able to develop solutions using a high degree of creativity, ingenuity and innovation in a fast-paced environment and interpret and ensure implementation of Nightwing Accounting and Financial Policies, Procedures and Program Management Best Practices. 

Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Accounting Operations: Perform daily accounting functions including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entries to ensure all transactions are properly recorded and classified in accordance with US GAAP.  

• Financial Close: Perform the month-end and year-end corporate consolidation process including providing accounting and reporting guidelines to the Company’s business units and assisting with the preparation and analysis of the Company’s financial statements. 

• General Ledger Analysis: Research and investigate accounting transactions to resolve issues identified. 

• Management Reporting: Manage data compilation and analysis to support internal reporting to Nightwing leadership and other ad-hoc analyses to management.  

• Internal Controls: Maintain, perform, and continuously improve robust internal controls and processes to ensure the integrity of financial data and the safeguarding of company assets. 

• Documentation of Processes: Ensure accounting and reporting is performed in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. Identify process gaps and prepare work instructions to document accounting and reporting practices performed. 

• Prepare and brief Monthly Operating Review Packages for Business Unit 

• Lead Financial Planning and Analysis activities including monthly forecasts 

• Oversee contract invoicing, AR, AP, billing status, etc 

• Support audits of financial information by internal auditors, external auditors, and other agencies 

• Support Front end of the business and help drive strategy on new business initiatives 

• Participate in company-wide process improvement projects 

Required Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related finance experience in multiple aspects of accounting, financial management and business analysis  

• Excellent excel skills 

• Multi-entity consolidation and intracompany transaction experience 

• Multi-company and International Entity experience 

• Experience presenting complex information to all levels of staff and management in a clear and concise manner 

• Understanding of different contract types (CPFF, CPAF, FFP LOE) 

• Ability to work in process driven environment and communicate requirements 

• Ability to work within rapidly changing business environment and make critical decisions that are based upon sound financial principles 

• Understand and perform analysis on the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Forecast, and Short-Range Outlook 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, clear verbal and writing abilities, task flexibility, sensitivity to customer’s needs. 

• Experience organizing, preparing, and presenting briefings to Customers, Management, and Peers 

• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to meet multiple commitments 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Active TS or TS/SCI  

Desired Skills: 

• Fluent in all aspects of Accounting and Finance including Program Controls, Forecasting, and Accounting. 

• Small Business Experience 

• CPA Preferred 

• Government contracting expertise and experience with Costpoint  

• Executive Presence: Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, written, and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to interact and provide meaningful, practical guidance to all levels of executive and divisional management. 

Required Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field of study 

• Master’s Degree or MBA preferred 

• US Citizenship is required