• Finance Director

    Metis Technology Solutions, Inc (Albuquerque, NM)


    Finance Director

     

    Location

     

    Albuquerque, NM

     

    Responsibility Overview

     

    Metis Technology Solutions, Inc., is an advanced engineering services company supporting aviation and space systems development and operations, including spaceflight systems, ground systems, modeling and simulation systems, research facility development and operations. Metis seeks a Finance Director to join the headquarters team. Metis’s primary customers include NASA and DoD.

     

    This position is responsible for processes and controls related to accounting, budgeting, pricing, forecasting, cost tracking, payroll, and financial operations.

    Education

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields required

    + Master’s degree such as an MBA or a Master’s in Finance or related field preferred

    Required Experience

    + 10+ years of experience as a prime contractor and subcontractor

    + A deep understanding of how government contractors operate, including the unique financial challenges, contract reporting requirements and controls, and cost accounting standards (CAS) specific to NASA and DoD.

    + Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and compliance with government regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).

    + Knowledge of government-specific cost accounting standards (CAS) and how they apply to government contracts.

    + Preparing reports to the government, other government contractors, and external entities.

    + Indirect rate pool forecasting, management and application to programs and contracts

    + Tracking and managing program funds and margins

    + Expert level experience with Deltek Costpoint as used in government contracting.

    Preferred Experience

    + Proven experience managing a team and overseeing financial operations.

    + Managing payroll processing and use of ADP.

    + Oversight and management of outsourced financial services provider to verify that the third-party service provider meets contractual obligations, performance metrics, compliance requirements, and quality standards.

     

    Technical Skills and Knowledge

     

    + Ability to develop cost proposals, track costs against contracts, compliance with government contract terms, including indirect cost rates and billing.

    + Understanding of auditing processes, including DCAA and NASA ICE audits, AS9100D/ISO 9001, and CMMI appraisals with ability to establish and operation financial practices meeting compliance standards.

    + Strong skills in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for both internal stakeholders and external government agencies.

     

    Leadership and Management Skills

     

    + Effective collaborator with other departments like contracts, human resources, business development, and operations

    + Effective in providing direction, mentorship, and performance evaluations for the financial services team.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills

    + Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills

    + Effective in developing and improving processes

    + Must be detailed oriented, well organized, and of high integrity and ethics

     

    Metis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or protected veteran status.

     

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.