Finance & Operations Lead

Job Description:

· Role: Finance & Operations Lead  

· Location: Arlington, VA (Ballston Area) Hybrid - 2 or 3 in-office, depending on requirements. If they want, they can work in the office 5 days a week too, but a minimum of 2  

· Job type: Full Time/Permanent  

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Description  

The Finance & Operations Lead is a hands-on role responsible for managing and executing the company’s day-to-day financial operations, payroll processing, expense reporting, HR administration support, and government contract financial compliance.

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This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

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Reports To: CFO or Principal  

Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA (Ballston Area)  

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Core Responsibilities  

Accounting & Financial Operations (Hands-On)  

• Perform and manage full-cycle accounting  

• Execute monthly close process in a timely manner  

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules  

• Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts  

• Maintain general ledger accuracy  

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities  

• Monitor contract performance and margins  

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Payroll & Timekeeping  

• Process or oversee bi-monthly payroll  

• Ensure labor distribution accuracy  

• Review and reconcile timekeeping records  

• Ensure payroll tax filings and compliance  

• Maintain audit-ready payroll documentation  

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Government Contract Compliance  

• Maintain FAR/DCAA-compliant accounting practices  

• Monitor indirect rates and labor allocations  

• Ensure timekeeping policy compliance  

• Support financial audits and contract reporting  

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Expense & Internal Controls  

• Review and approve employee expense reports  

• Enforce company expense policies  

• Improve internal financial controls  

• Identify process gaps and implement improvements  

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HR & Administrative Support  

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding documentation  

• Support benefits administration  

• Maintain employee records and compliance documentation  

• Assist leadership with workforce reporting  

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Requirements  

• 5–10 years of accounting/finance experience  

• Government contracting experience strongly preferred  

• Experience with payroll processing  

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP  

• Familiarity with FAR and DCAA compliance  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment  

• Experience with QuickBooks