Director, Project Control & Finance

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you passionate about project control and ready to lead at the highest level in the government security industry? Constellis, a premier provider of risk management and security solutions, is seeking a Director of Project Control to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team in Herndon, VA.

 

In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll drive strategic financial direction and serve as a key business partner to both divisional and operational leadership. You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring financial excellence, guiding your team to deliver accuracy, integrity, and results that matter. As a trusted advisor to top executives, your insights will help shape critical business decisions and support the company’s continued success in securing the nation’s most sensitive operations.

What You'll Do:

• Drive Financial Success: Provide strategic direction and proactive business support to divisional and operational leadership, ensuring the successful achievement of financial targets.
• Delivering Actionable Insights: Develop and present timely and accurate financial forecasts and reports, including Monthly Business Reviews, Three-Year Plans, and ad hoc analyses, to inform key business decisions.
• Lead and Empower a Finance Team: Actively participate in the hiring process, and take ownership of assigning tasks, mentoring, training, developing, and evaluating a team of financial managers and analysts.
• Foster Professional Growth: Champion the growth and professional development of your finance team, providing opportunities for advancement and skill enhancement.
• Ensure Data Integrity: Collaborate effectively with other finance and functional groups to maintain the consistency and accuracy of all financial and accounting data.

What You'll Bring:

• Deep Government Services Finance Expertise: A strong background and comprehensive knowledge of Project Finance and Project Control methodologies within the context of a US Government Services business.
• Regulatory Acumen: Demonstrated experience and a thorough understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Strategic Judgment: Sound judgment and a strong understanding of financial implications, with the ability to serve as a trusted consultant to top management in long-range strategic planning.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Complex Problem-Solving Prowess: A proven track record of developing innovative solutions to highly complex challenges requiring exceptional ingenuity and creativity.
• Influence and Networking Abilities: Demonstrated ability to build and leverage formal networks with key decision-makers and serve as an articulate external spokesperson for the organization when required.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 15 years of progressive work experience in finance, or equivalent experience.
• 10 + years of experience in Accounting, Finance or other related experience required 
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint to include project setup, revenue recognition, and billing setup 
• Experience with large contracts that have multiple CLIN and revenue types 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the processes and procedures in financial analysis 
• Comprehensive understanding of EAC development 
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office suite; proficiency in Excel 
• Knowledge of government contract types to include Firm Fixed Price, Labor Hour, Time and Materials and Cost Reimbursable 
• Significant experience in the full management of a finance team, including defining roles and responsibilities, managing performance, and planning for future departmental needs.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to independently resolve complex issues in diverse and challenging situations.
• Prior experience providing strategic financial direction and business support to a line of business or operational unit.
• Solid understanding of current financial theories and practices within a dynamic and evolving environment.

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes compet