Chief Financial Officer

Qualis is a high-performance, mission-focused government contractor delivering engineering, test and evaluation, and technical services to the Department of Defense, NASA, and other federal agencies. With a strong foundation in defense and aerospace, and offices nationwide, we are entering an exciting phase of strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions. We are seeking a forward-looking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our finance organization and play a critical role in evaluating, structuring, and integrating acquired companies into the Qualis family.

Serve as a key member of the executive team, setting financial vision and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.

Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, pricing, audits, and treasury functions.

Lead strategic financial planning with an eye toward long-term scalability and shareholder value.

Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and other regulatory requirements.

Manage indirect cost structures, rate submissions, incurred cost proposals, and interface with DCAA/DCMA.

Oversee use and optimization of Deltek Costpoint (must be highly proficient).

Lead financial due diligence for M&A activities including:

- Valuation modeling

- Contract portfolio analysis

- Rate structure and integration risk

- Cultural and operational synergies

Develop integration playbooks and financial processes for smooth transitions post-acquisition.

Partner with legal and executive leadership on deal structures (asset vs equity, earn-outs, novation strategies).

Deliver timely, accurate internal and external reporting; develop executive dashboards and KPIs utilizing Deltek' s Costpoint software.

Provide visibility into key financial metrics: utilization, backlog, margin trends, and program health.

Drive system improvements to support predictive analytics and scalable reporting.

Set up P&L centers as needed, new indirect rate cost pools, and assess it's impact on overall company performance.

Mentor and grow the finance and accounting team across multi-site operations.

Champion system and process improvements, especially within Deltek Costpoint and reporting integrations (e.g., Power BI).

Requirements

15+ years of financial leadership in government contracting, preferably with a mix of small business and large contract portfolios.

Deep expertise in Deltek Costpoint, FAR/DFARS, and DCAA/DCMA audit environments.

Proven success in M&A executionfrom sourcing through integration.

Experience with diverse contract types: CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQs, OTAs.

Strong working knowledge of indirect rate modeling and pricing strategies.

Exceptional communication and team leadership skills.

CPA or MBA

Clearance (or eligibility)

Experience with small business designations and contract transitions (e.g., SB, 8(a), SDVOSB)

Familiarity with CMMC and federal cybersecurity frameworks

At Qualis, you'll be part of a high-impact leadership team helping shape the future of a growing, mission-focused enterprise. We operate at the cutting edge of defense, space, and technology and are ready to expand through strategic acquisitions.

Benefits

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree