Director of Finance and Operations

As Director Finance, you will own all accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting processes while contributing to the operational maturity of a high-growth, private equity-backed business. You will drive timely financial operations, implement scalable systems, and support audits and compliance. In addition, you will also be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business operations of the organization including but not limited to employee management/administration and contract administration. You will also be supportive in the growth functions of the business, including recruiting support (candidate interviews, pipeline tracking, offer conversations) and contract capture activity (teaming agreement negotiations, pipeline tracking, relationship management).

This business provides operational support to the United States Intelligence Community. As Director of Finance, you will serve as a crucial operator and thought partner within the business both as a leader for its employees, as well as a representative of Cedar Solutions Group. We are looking for someone who is excited to own the numbers, excel in an entrepreneurial environment supported by proven playbooks, and who has a can-do attitude to truly operate a growing business.

This role will report to the Group Controller and CEO of M1 Technology and be based in the D.C. or Northern Virginia area.

• Own the finance and accounting function, including financial reporting and month-end close, payroll and time-keeping management, budgeting and forecasting, invoicing and payables, and process improvement. This is inclusive of both oversight and execution of these functions.
• Own the business operations of the company, including contracts administration, benefits administration, and employee management (culture building, retention activities).
• Serve as company representative to the Board of Directors – deliver management insights, analyses, and strategic plans.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen, including financial statement preparation and audit leadership.
• Apply advanced Excel and modeling command, creating error-proof templates, controls, and model checks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across stakeholders, founders, and the Cedar ecosystem.
• Willing to live in or relocate to the Northern Virginia or greater DC area.

• Financial leader who enjoys problem solving and excels in ambiguous environments
• Ultra-accountability and ownership mindset – someone that “wants the ball” and deliver successful outcomes
• Strong EQ and a growth mindset
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved in all aspects of running a business from vision setting to tactical execution
• Energized by a high-growth environment and opportunity for increased responsibility
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Ability to communicate complex information at varying levels of detail
• Spirit of continuous improvement to implement new processes

• 6 years of experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and GAAP compliance
• Experience in public accounting high preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven ability to identify and address data anomalies, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reports
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to finance leaders
• Experience leading or supporting financial audits and meeting tax requirements
• Enthusiasm to continue to scale an organization
• Energized by a high-growth environment and opportunity for increased responsibility
• Comfortable with ambiguity / ability to communicate complex information at varying levels of detail
• Spirit of continuous improvement to implement new processes

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Evergreen encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!
Compensation
A competitive compensation package will be offered alongside our benefits package including full medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match.