Head of Finance & Accounting

RP Professional Services is a rapidly growing Technology consulting firm headquartered in Virginia. We’re an 8a and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving both federal and commercial customers. At RP, we help our clients achieve their mission by developing value driven, customized solutions that are executed by the best people. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. "People, not just Resources" is more than our motto; it's the foundation on which we are built! 

 The Head of Finance & Accounting leads and owns the accounting, budget, payroll, and pricing functions within RP’s Finance and Accounting team. As the financial advisor to the CEO and the broader Executive Team, the position will support corporate strategic planning activities to maximize the financial position of the company while planning for, and executing on, both organic and inorganic growth strategies. As a member of RP’s senior leadership team, you’ll work across a people-first environment that promotes entrepreneurship, rewards innovation, and promotes corporate and employee growth. 

 This position is currently a supervisory position and there may be the expectation of occasional travel (less than 15%). The position location is hybrid, remote and in-person at RP’s Ashburn, Virginia headquarters.

Responsibilities:

 Financial/Team Leadership 

• Provides strategic financial leadership to the Executive Team, aligning financial objectives with RPs overall business goals and objectives 
• Collaborates across the RP Organization, providing guidance and direction to improve the financial health of the company and promote sound financial decisions that enhance the company’s finances, organizational design, and costs 
• Leads, mentors, and develops the Finance and Accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement 

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) 

• Leads FP&A activities, maintaining responsibility for planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical activities to provide efficient and accurate financial analysis and advice to the RP organization
• Leverages data-driven systems, models, and/or processes to provide reports and briefings that outline accurate, data-driven insights to inform confident planning and decision-making across the RP organization 
• Analyzes financial performance and manages internal communication and reporting requirements, identifying variances, and proposing corrective actions where necessary 
• Develops and manages financial budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual basis 

Accounting & Payroll 

• Provides day-to-day, operational management of the accounting and payroll teams, including monitoring systems, processes, and transactions 

• Leads financial administration tasks (cash receipts, accounts receivables, purchases and disbursements, accounts payable, reconciling payroll to general ledger, legal and payroll compliance, financial reporting, etc.) 
• Manages a timely and accurate month-end close process and assumes responsibility for recording, reconciling, and reviewing all business transactions (invoicing, credit cards, statements, etc.) to finalize month-end workflows
• Oversee the payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee payments and compliance with relevant regulations 

Financial Risk Management 

• Assesses financial risks and develops strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies 
• Designs, documents, and monitors internal financial controls for financial reporting, including documentation of financial policies and risk mitigation strategies 
• Takes ownership for the production of internal and external financial reports, ensuring they comply with reporting standards, responding to regulatory and funding agencies, in addition to responding to the organization’s user needs 

Pricing Strategy 

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including project managers, business developers, and subject matter experts, to coordinate data collection from across the RP organization in support of the development of comprehensive and competitive pricing proposals for government contracts 
• Determines price targets; determines anticipated labor and overhead rates; and analyzes price, cost, and profitability of proposed pricing in cost/price proposals 
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop pricing strategies that optimize profitability while remaining competitive in the government contracting marketplace 
• Works collaboratively with capture/proposal managers to lead pricing exercises, establish timelines, build pricing/profitability workbooks, and coordinate the inclusion of key stakeholders to support pricing efforts 

Audit and Compliance 

• Oversees tax and audit processes to include preparation, coordination, execution, and management while liaising with external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements 
• Maintains electronic records in compliance with laws and regulations, as well as reporting needs for external audits 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related business field, with focus in Accounting 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification 

• Minimum of 10 Years of Experience in Accounting, Budget, and/or Payroll 
• Demonstrated expertise in a senior finance leadership role at a federal government contractor, leading FP&A activities 
• Proven experience providing oversight for month-end close processes 
• Track record of providing strategic support in the development of comprehensive and competitive pricing proposals 
• Strong financial acumen with a documented history of driving financial performance and maximizing growth and profitability 
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, audit, compliance and reporting requirements, including in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Principles of Federal Appropriations Law 
• Familiarity with the U.S. Government’s Federal Acquisition Regulations, encompassing the federal acquisition lifecycle, contract/vehicle types, competition requirements, source selection processes, and small business programs 
• Proven mastery of Microsoft Excel and other data-driven financial management and reporting systems 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related business field 
• Experience providing support for a variety of contract types, to include fixed-price contracts and cost-reimbursement contracts 
• Well-versed in systems such as, Unanet, PROCAS and iSolved

The Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental
• 4% retirement match with 100% vesting
• Company paid STD and LTD
• Company paid basic life insurance
• Competitive PTO package

RP Professional Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.