Finance Manager - Arch Systems, LLC
Client: US Federal Govt.
Job Overview
Arch Systems is seeking a Finance Manager with 5+ years of experience in federal government contracting (GovCon) to lead project financial management and support key contract administration activities across a portfolio of federal IT service contracts. This role is responsible for project budgeting (EACs/ETCs), financial reporting, indirect rate management, and supporting the full contract lifecycle, including subcontractor oversight, contract modifications, and direct interaction with federal customers. The ideal candidate brings a strong financial background and a working knowledge of contracts, compliance, and federal acquisition.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Financial Management
- Lead development and ongoing management of Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Estimates to Complete (ETCs).
- Track project budgets and actuals; perform monthly variance and burn rate analysis.
- Monitor funding obligations, project profitability, and contract ceilings.
- Partner with Project Managers to ensure financial alignment with contract scope and performance.
Budgeting, Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare project-level and organizational budgets and forecasts.
- Deliver monthly financial reports including P&L statements, cash flow analysis, and margin tracking.
- Assist with quarterly and annual financial close processes and reconciliations.
- Maintain internal financial dashboards and KPIs to inform leadership.
Contract & Subcontract Support
- Support the full contract lifecycle, including funding modifications, option years, extensions, and closeouts.
- Assist with drafting and managing subcontractor agreements, onboarding documentation, and invoice validation.
- Track and manage contract deliverables, POPs, CLIN structures, and funding ceilings.
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific acquisition requirements.
Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Prepare and maintain DCAA-compliant records, indirect rate packages, and incurred cost submissions (ICE).
- Support readiness for DCAA/DCMA audits and respond to audit requests.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with federal financial, tax, and acquisition regulations (e.g., IRS, Treasury, DCAA, DCMA).
Systems & Accounting Operations
- Manage or oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and GL entries.
- Utilize financial systems such as QuickBooks, Unanet, Deltek, or Costpoint.
- Support indirect rate tracking and NICRA submissions where applicable.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Interaction
- Collaborate with Contracts, Business Development, HR, and Delivery teams to align finance and execution.
- Support proposal pricing, indirect rate planning, and labor category cost modeling.
- Interface directly with federal customers, including Contracting Officers (COs), CORs, and auditors, to discuss funding, financial reports, deliverables, and compliance.
- Represent Arch in customer meetings and external reviews with professionalism and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of financial management experience in a GovCon environment.
- Proven experience managing Benefits Administration including healthcare, 401(k), and other corporate benefits programs.
- Deep understanding of contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ/GWAC).
- Demonstrated experience with EACs, ETCs, and federal budgeting practices.
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, DCAA requirements, and subcontract administration.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and ERP tools such as Unanet, Deltek, or Costpoint.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.