Chief Financial Officer

Spectra Tech Inc. is recruiting for an experienced Chief Financial Officer/Business Service Program Manager in Los Alamos, NM

The Program Manager, Business Services / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the Business Services organization. The Business Services element includes the functional areas of Prime Contract Management, Accounting and Finance, Acquisition Management, Records Management / Document Control, and Interface Management. The PM/CFO duties include providing strategic leadership, planning, leading, and operational activities for environmental programs to accomplish performance objectives.

Prior CFO or equivalent experience is preferred for this senior leadership position within the company.

This position reports to the Executive Officer.

(May include, but are not limited to):

• Provides centralized business systems, methods, and procedures and ensures consistent and efficient application across the organization.
• Manages multiple Directors and is responsible for contractual obligations over multiple programs with large complexity and revenue potential.
• Oversees business services operations and programs to ensure that work is conducted in accordance with requirements and that overall program objectives are met.
• Determines and controls budget and resource allocations for programs and projects.
• Participates in negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, as well as preparation of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts.
• Reviews work plans, schedules, costs, and technical performance, and is responsible for solving any business management, technical, or administrative problems that arise during the program. Reviews project deliverables as they pertain to program functional areas.
• Responsible to the Board of Managers for financial planning, reporting, and execution per the approved Annual Operating Plan.
• Interfaces with the Board of Managers regarding contract, financial management, and business systems functional areas.
• Manages client relationships to ensure all communication channels to and from the client organization are open and that requests are addressed promptly and appropriately.
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Provides leadership for continuous improvement of Business Services operations.
• Trains and mentors Directors and junior staff.
• Viewed as an expert within financial and business areas and as highly competent within the broad discipline, both internally and externally.

• Management experience working on DOE contract(s) valued at $80M+.
• Experience satisfying the demands of DOE contracts and financial professionals.
• Experience managing and overseeing a support organization providing services to internal customers.
• Proven cost and schedule experience; knowledge of Contracts, Records, and Accounting experience with Deltek CostPoint preferred.
• Experience with pensions and unions; and experience with subcontracting (small business, goals, community commitments).
• Expert knowledge and ability to develop and apply advanced principles, concepts, and techniques of business management.
• Skill and ability to perform critical strategic tasks and interpret broad strategic requirements and develop and execute plans to satisfy them.
• Ability to have major impact on organizational success and productivity, with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at the highest levels.

• Bachelor's degree combined with at least 23 years of relevant experience.
• Experience should include a minimum of 8 years of management experience.
• A combination of education and relevant experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities is acceptable.

Education Equivalency:

• Two (2) years of relevant experience for one (1) year of college.

• Serves as a principal spokesperson for the division or group/sector on highly significant matters.
• Interacts with executive leadership to execute decisions, manage risk, and influence activities that affect the long-term viability of the company.

• Acts as a proactive member of the senior executive staff, engaging on the full breadth of policy and program issues affecting organizational and mission performance.

Decisions drive the long-term success, failure, profitability, and growth of the company's divisions, corporate functions, or group/sector.

Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles such as docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary. Jobs are considered sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While working to achieve organizational objectives, the Program Manager will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner, including protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security, and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security, and quality an integral part of every task, including taking necessary steps to stop work if continuing is unsafe or compromises security.

At Spectra Tech, Inc., our recruitment team is powered by real people in real time-personally reviewing every application with care and integrity. We take pride in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent while maintaining full alignment with federal regulations, EEOC standards, and fair hiring practices that reflect our commitment to excellence and equity

Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.