Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Position – Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Location – Western Suburb of Chicago

Summary:
The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) supports the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in providing strategic leadership that advances the company’s mission and operational excellence. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective development, implementation, and oversight of business and financial services in full compliance with the prime contract, as well as all applicable laws and regulations.
The DCFO partners closely with senior leadership to anticipate and respond to evolving programmatic and operational needs—particularly within procurement and other key business support functions. This position also oversees the company’s internal control systems governing financial and procurement activities, leading initiatives in process improvement, compliance, and workforce development.

Responsibilities: 

  • Foster an environment and culture that embrace and demonstrate a strong customer service philosophy aligned with contract requirements while cultivating a workforce that is talented, diverse, and engaged.
  • Drive consistent application of financial and procurement policies and practices company wide to optimize resources and ensure compliance with prescribed practices.
  • Stay informed of changes in laws, regulations, standards, and DOE Orders, and implement necessary changes to ensure continued compliance.
  • Align field financial teams with the Office of the CFO to ensure appropriate oversight of financial activities and mitigate risks.
  • Develop a vision and implement innovative management techniques and systems to enhance the achievement of OCFO objectives.
  • Assist the CFO in developing strategies for the Finance Section, including formulating operating plans, performance metrics, and workforce planning, and execute these plans effectively.
  • Lead specific projects or programs as assigned, representing the Section and/or the Laboratory on committees, workgroups, and external engagements.
  • Directly oversee Finance Section contract deliverables and ensure timely and accurate completion.
  • Oversee safety and quality programs for the Finance Section.

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  • Advise Laboratory management to ensure policies and actions align with Laboratory goals, federal/state laws and regulations, DOE Orders, and the prime contract.
  • Assume full management responsibility for the Finance Section in the absence of the CFO.
  • Provide supervision or leadership to a team, including responsibilities for hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, and other personnel-related duties.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Abide by and ensure all duties are performed in accordance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices pertinent to the position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 10 years of management experience in business and/or financial operations.
  • Master’s degree is preferred.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Extensive knowledge of federal contracting rules and a solid understanding of federal budgeting, contracting, and direct/indirect funding mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated leadership, organizational, planning, and management skills, including senior-level leadership acumen.
  • Experience with systems integration and process/data optimization.
  • Advanced financial analysis and forecasting capabilities.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing highly complex issues.
  • Detail-oriented with a results-driven approach.

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

  • Hybrid:  is a work arrangement in which an employee as part of an ongoing regular schedule, works at an alternative worksite in the United States (e.g., an employee’s residence) on some days and at the primary worksite on other days. Requires an approved hybrid work request for one or more days a week worked remotely within the United States on a routine basis.

Benefits/Perks:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Onsite day care