About JANSON
Founded in 1998, JANSON is dedicated to advancing readiness and serving those who serve. We deliver innovative, customized solutions for national defense and select commercial clients—transforming physical environments and facilities, crafting immersive digital experiences, and driving strategic branding and communications with care. Our work strengthens mission alignment and engagement through integrated, forward-thinking approaches designed to make a lasting impact. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with branches in Atlanta, Georgia, and Frankfurt, Germany, JANSON operates with a Top-Secret facility clearance to support clients at every level of national and global readiness.
Location: Fairfax, VA
Start: Immediately
Clearance: (Must be clearable)
Overview
JANSON is seeking a passionate, purposeful, problem-solving individual to serve as our Director of Finance. This is a full-time position at the JANSON Headquarters office in Fairfax, VA. This individual will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with government regulations (including those relevant to woman-owned and small business certifications), and supporting sound financial decisions. This role is both strategic and tactical, combining the ability to set and maintain a financial plan with operational excellence and rigor to support growth. The ideal candidate will possess a balanced blend of strategic thinking, planning, analyzing and implementing to contribute to program execution, business growth and sustained operating excellence.
Responsibilities
Financial Strategy, Leadership & Execution
o Serve as financial advisor to the CEO and leadership team, providing guidance on financial performance, investment opportunities, and risk mitigation.
o Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute financial strategies that align with company goals, while supporting growth objectives and operational scalability.
o Drive scenario modeling and performance analytics to guide decision-making.
o Evaluate financing needs and funding options for company growth and capital investments.
o Contribute to strategic initiatives, mergers/acquisitions analysis, and long-term growth planning.
o Lead annual financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
o Create financial reports and dashboards for CEO.
o Partner with department heads to align operational spend with strategic goals.
o Optimize cost structures and improve efficiency across the enterprise.
o Evaluate vendor and capex decisions for ROI and long-term value.
Accounting & Reporting
o Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
o Manage audits and reporting for government contracts.
Compliance & Risk Management
o Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
o Oversee cost controls on each of the company’s programs.
o Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity, and capital to support operational needs and mitigate financial risk.
Team Development & Collaboration
o Build and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team.
o Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial plans with company goals.
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
Deliverables
· Financial plans, budgets, forecasts, business cases, financial reports for government contracts
Required Qualifications
· Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA strongly preferred).
Industry Experience:
Job Experience: 10+ years of FP&A or corporate finance. Proven senior financial leadership. Ownership of financial decision-making for a business or portfolio of businesses, including monitoring performance, recommending improvements and managing compliance and risk. Strong leadership in Financial Planning & Analysis including hands-on partnering with business leaders to implement financial strategies that support growth. Developing and driving the financial roadmap for long-term growth within a smaller, ambitious company.
Skills:
- Expert knowledge and understanding of Unanet and its implementation. Strong hands-on knowledge of GAAP and compliance requirements, financial analysis and modeling, and MS Office suite, especially Excel. Strong communicator and leader with proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and values-driven environment. Ability to develop, mentor, and grow a team.
Desired Qualifications
Education:
MBA or CPA
Industry Experience:
Job Experience:
Familiarity with small business certifications a strong plus
Skills:
- Experience with Smartsheet, business intelligence tools
JANSON Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental and vision Insurance
- 401K with matching incentive
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance
- PTO and 11 paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
