Vice President of Finance
LocationRosslyn, VAAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance to lead enterprise budgeting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and program finance across complex U.S. naval shipbuilding portfolios. This executive role owns the financial strategy, long-range planning, operating budgets, capital allocation, and performance management framework that underpins multi-billion-dollar vessel design, construction, and sustainment programs. The ideal candidate brings deep shipbuilding finance expertise, mastery of defense/regulated environments (FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCAA audits), and a track record of driving profitability, cash conversion, and disciplined, data-driven decision making.Key Responsibilities• Lead the enterprise budgeting cycle, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Plan, forecasts, and quarterly outlooks; set targets and financial guardrails aligned to program baselines and corporate strategy.• Direct FP&A for all shipbuilding programs-consolidations, variance analysis, management reporting, scenario modeling, and investment prioritization.• Oversee program finance and EVM/EVMS integration (EAC/ETC, cost/schedule variance, material variance, risk/opportunity logs) to ensure financial integrity of major contracts.• Drive cost structure optimization-labor/overhead rates, make/buy decisions, capacity planning, productivity initiatives, and should-cost/parametric models.• Establish cash management strategies for WIP, progress payments, inventory turns, milestone billing, and working capital performance; partner with Treasury on liquidity planning.• Govern compliance with FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCAA audit readiness, indirect rate management, and financial controls (SOX/internal audit) across the enterprise.• Partner with Contracts/Subcontracts on pricing and proposals, BOE development, cost/price analysis, and negotiation strategies for FFP, CPFF/CPAF, T&M, and IDIQ vehicles.• Lead capital planning (CAPEX) for shipyard and industrial base investments-ROI/NPV analysis, capacity expansion, tooling, digital transformation, and productivity programs.• Build a robust executive dashboard/scorecard suite-program margin, cash, risk, backlog burn, indirect rate performance, supply chain material exposure, and forecast accuracy.• Provide executive decision support for portfolio trade-offs, cost control, risk mitigation, and recovery plans for distressed programs or suppliers.• Interface with external stakeholders and prepare board-level materials and program review packages.• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Required Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or Master's in Finance strongly preferred.• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including shipbuilding orcomplex defense manufacturing and FP&A ownership at scale.• Demonstrated success leading enterprise budgeting/forecasting, financial modeling, and portfolio planning for multi-year, high-value contracts.• Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CAS, indirect rate structures, government audits (DCAA/DCMA), and compliance in regulated environments.• Hands-on experience with EVMS, EAC development, program margin management, and recovery plans for cost/schedule variances.• Strong command of GAAP, financial controls (SOX), and integration with ERP/MRP systems and BI tools.• Proven executive communication skills-able to translate complex financials into clear, actionable insights for C-suite and program leadership.• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or higher).Preferred Qualifications• CPA, CFA, CGMA, or DAWIA/NCMA certifications (e.g., CPCM) a plus.• Experience with NAVSEA, PEO Ships/PEO USC/PEO IWS program environments and prime or shipyard finance.• Background in cost/price analysis, should-cost modeling, parametric estimating, and complex proposal/BOE development.• Familiarity with DPAS rated orders, Buy American/Berry Amendment, export controls (ITAR/EAR), cybersecurity cost impacts, and data rights considerations.• Experience leading digital finance transformations-driver-based planning, advanced analytics, predictive forecasting, and finance automation.Key Competencies• Strategic FP&A and portfolio stewardship• Program finance & EVMS integration• Cost structure optimization & cash management• Government compliance & audit readiness• Executive influence & stakeholder management• Data-driven decision making & communication• Team leadership & talent development