[Remote] Director of Finance and Business Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. @Orchard LLC is a mission-driven professional services firm supporting federal and commercial clients across scientific, environmental, and technical domains. They are seeking a hands-on Finance and Business Operations leader to improve cash flow, profitability, compliance, visibility, and operational leverage across the company.ResponsibilitiesOwn the company’s finance and business operations functions that include accounting, government contracting, financial reporting, systems and process operating systemsDevelop forecasts, budgets, cash-flow projections, profitability models, pricing support tools, and decision-support capabilitiesImprove working-capital management, customer profitability visibility, contract profitability, task-order profitability, pricing support, indirect-rate management, margin performance, and overall financial efficiencyStrengthen financial and operational controls supporting FAR compliance, DCAA readiness, labor-category compliance, project accounting, audit readiness, billing support, indirect-rate management, and contract financial managementEnsure contract awards are translated into operational and financial structures that meet government complianceDevelop management reporting including but not limited to dashboards, performance metrics, and financial visibility to make informed decisionsDesign and implement approval workflows, financial controls, operating procedures, and governance processesDevelop and design strategy to own continuous improvement process for financial systemsIdentify opportunities to improve financial efficiency in new and existing processesCoordinate and direct accounting, payroll, tax and CPA providers on quality control, and improvementsEstablish performance expectations, accountability, and operating standards that ensure these providers support company objectives and reporting requirementsSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field—or equivalent demonstrated experienceA minimum of 12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience with a proven track record of owning the financial operations function for a small businessMust have hands-on experience developing and leading finance functions with the ability to own the activitiesAdvanced Excel and financial-modeling skills, with proficiency in (or the ability to quickly own) QuickBooks, Harvest, Paylocity, and Smartsheet or equivalentStrong reporting skills with the ability to build complex reconciliations and custom reports outside of standard traditional softwareComfortable working in a small, entrepreneurial business where you will own the work, not just manage itSignificant experience in government contracting (familiarity with DCAA, FAR/DFARS, LCAT, indirect rate, billing, and compliance)Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with the executive leadershipPrior experience reporting directly to the CEO is requiredExperience as the sole or senior-most finance person at a small or growing government contractorProfessional credentials such as CPA, CMA, CDFM (Certified Defense Financial Manager), or CGFMBackground in professional services, staffing, recruiting, or other project-based organizationsA track record of turning raw data into organized information and management insight that drives better decisionsBenefitsBenefits can be available in accordance with company policy.Company OverviewWe are a nationally recognized SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and 8(a) project solutions company. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://atorchard.com.