Director of Finance at Otoe Missouria Group in Red Rock, OK

Job description

• OMG is proactively identifying talented professionals who embody our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to service. This position is not currently funded but is expected as part of upcoming program requirements. Candidates will be notified as funding and hiring timelines are confirmed. We encourage any applicants who are interested in applying.
• Otoe Missouria Group are seeking a seasoned Director of Finance to lead and oversee the financial operations, planning, and strategic financial initiatives for a mid-sized federal contracting organization. This role is critical to ensuring financial stability, compliance, and operational excellence, and will partner with senior leadership to support the company’s growth objectives and financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the leadership team and provide strategic financial insights that drive effective decision-making and organizational success.
• Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and capital allocation to support business goals and growth initiatives.
• Financial Operations & Reporting: Oversee all financial operations including accounting, reporting, analyses, cash flow management, and preparation of timely and accurate financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide ownership and strategic oversight of the ERP system as it relates to financial management, accounting, budgeting, project costing, contract billing, and financial reporting. Ensure system configuration and data integrity support FAR/DFARS compliance, DCAA audit readiness, and accurate cost allocation.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and roll forecasts, providing meaningful variance analysis and actionable insights to senior management.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations; develop and enforce strong internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and integrity.
• Risk Management: Monitor financial risks, cash flow, and liquidity; recommend strategies to mitigate financial exposure and support long-term stability.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting staff to build capabilities, drive performance, and ensure a high-functioning finance team.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with external auditors, financial institutions, executive leadership, and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on financial matters.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business unit leaders to provide financial insights that influence operational decisions and support scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field is required, a master’s degree in business administration or finance is a plus.
• Minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, including experience with mid-sized organizations (ideally within the $15 – $50 million revenue range).
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills with the ability to build and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Proficiency with financial management systems and reporting tools.
• Experience with government contracting finance (including FAR/DFARS, contract billing and audit readiness).
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills both oral and written.
• Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration (MBA), or a related advanced degree.
• Experience with software such as Deltek, Costpoint, Oracle, Workday or other ERP System
• Professional certification (CPA, CGFM, CMA, or similar).
• Prior experience serving in a leadership capacity for companies in the federal contracting sector.

Skills

Required

• Financial planning and analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial reporting
• Compliance
• Leadership
• Team management
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking
• Communication skills
• Conflict resolution
• Stakeholder engagement