Director of Finance

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to join our team in St. Petersburg, Florida, in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role will oversee core financial operations, guide a small team, and provide strategic support to senior leadership in a Department of Defense-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment across reporting, controls, budgeting, and audit readiness, along with the ability to develop staff and support a growing organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day finance activities across reporting, analysis, budgeting, and compliance to support business performance and operational goals.

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately five employees, including coaching, performance oversight, and support for staffing decisions in partnership with leadership and HR.

• Build, refine, and enforce financial controls that protect assets, monitor spending, assess liquidity, and strengthen accountability across the organization.

• Partner with senior leaders to review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results and provide clear insight into trends, risks, and business performance.

• Prepare and interpret financial metrics such as margin performance, cost structure, break-even outcomes, and other indicators used to evaluate fiscal health.

• Collaborate with departments such as operations, human resources, information technology, and other business functions on budgeting, approvals, and financial governance for key initiatives.

• Coordinate audit preparation activities and ensure financial records, reporting practices, and supporting documentation meet applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.

• Oversee month-end close processes, financial reporting deliverables, and cash flow forecasting to maintain accurate and timely visibility into company performance.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or related leadership roles.

• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense programs or working within a DoD-regulated environment is required.

• Demonstrated success managing and developing teams, ideally with direct oversight of four to five employees.

• Strong background in month-end close, budget planning, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, audit support, and internal controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred; an associate degree with substantial relevant experience may also be considered.

• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on financial performance and control-related matters.

• Growth-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt in an expanding organization and help build a high-performing finance function.