Director, Financial Systems, Compliance & Continuous Improvements

Job Summary

The Director, Financial Systems, Compliance & Continuous Improvements will partner closely with the Vice President in executing the strategic direction, architecture, reliability, and continuous enhancement of all financial systems while supporting corporate accounting operations, government compliance, internal audit, and M&A integration activities.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Systems Leadership & Architecture
•    Support the end-to-end architecture, roadmap, reliability, and performance of all financial systems, with primary focus on Deltek Costpoint and OneStream.
•    Support Deltek CostPoint and implementation partners.
•    Develop as a OneStream power user and liaison with OneStream and the implementation partner SC&H.
•    Lead or support system upgrades, module implementations, customizations, extensions, and integrations.
•    Manage day-to-day issue resolution for Costpoint and OneStream as requested by IT

Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning and Reporting
•    Manage and maintain OneStream Financial Reports
•    Manage and maintain all OneStream Attribute Reporting

Government Compliance & Internal Audit
•    Support the primary interface for DCAA, DCMA, and external auditors on all accounting system, incurred cost, and forward-pricing matters.
•    Support the maintain and enhancements of the company’s Government Accounting policies and procedures to remain audit-ready at all times.
•    Support all internal and external audits.
•    Promote consistency and best practices across operating units
•    Maintain status of government compliance deliverables (incurred cost submissions, forward pricing, etc).
•    Provide input for BU Forward Pricing Packages  

Continuous Improvement & Process Excellence
•    Identify, prioritize, and execute process automation and efficiency initiatives across finance, contracts, and project control functions.

M&A Diligence and Integration
•    Support financial due diligence for acquisitions (quality of earnings, working capital, debt-like items, accounting policies).
•    Support the execution of Day-1 and 100-day integration plans for financial systems, chart of accounts, policies, and teams.

Technical Accounting & Policy
•    Research and document complex accounting issues (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 326, business combinations, etc.).
•    Support maintaining accounting policy manuals and position papers.

DRS Expansion Support
•    Provide support to establish  DRS new legal entities including international expansion
•    Integrate new legal entities into our reporting structure ensuring compliance with local rules and regulations
•    Support all ad hoc reporting requests for the Sr. Leadership team

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in finance (advanced degree may be required) with 10+ years experience and a minimum of five years of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
•    Experience with financial systems, including Deltek Costpoint and OneStream
•    Knowledge of government contracting requirements (DCAA, DCMA, FAR, CAS)
•    Experience supporting audits and maintaining compliant, audit-ready processes
•    Strong understanding of accounting principles and technical guidance (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842)
•    Proven ability to drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred
•    CPA or equivalent certification
•    Experience with system implementations, integrations, and M&A activities
•    Experience in a defense or government contracting environment