Company Description
Vorbeck is a technology firm specializing in advanced graphene applications and material solutions. Our innovations are utilized in a wide range of industries, from communications and electronic warfare to firefighting and aerospace. Vorbeck operates in both government and commercial sectors. We manufacture products and provide custom technology solutions and support services from offices in multiple states. We are a fast-growing, entrepreneurial, privately held company.
Job Description
As the Chief Financial Officer at Vorbeck, you will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial health at a strategic level, including driving financial planning, managing budgets, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring strong cash flow. You will collaborate closely with the leadership team to make data-driven decisions that drive business growth and profitability.
In addition, you will oversee and optimize accounting operations across our Maryland and North Dakota locations, ensuring the integration of efficient systems and processes.
Your role will involve leading the development and execution of robust accounting procedures that align with the company's broader financial strategy. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial leadership, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to drive operational improvements that support the growth and scalability of a small to mid-sized business.
- Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts, prepare financial reports for senior management and the Board of Directors, and conduct cost-benefit analysis for potential projects, investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Risk Management: Manage risks associated with cash, capital, resource allocation, accounting compliance, and strategy.
- Fundraising and Investment: Make informed decisions about where to allocate company funds to achieve the best return on investment, identify potential investment opportunities that align with the company’s strategic goals, develop fundraising strategies to attract new investors, and manage relationships with lenders and investors to secure financing for business growth, including preparing investment and financial due diligence documentation.
- Accounting Oversight: Provide full-scale accounting support and ensure GAAP compliance through maintenance, oversight, and timely preparation of: cash management; payroll; accounts payable; accounts receivable; general ledger; financial reporting; equity/capitalization data.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with various departments to implement strategic initiatives, providing financial expertise to support decision-making, and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, such as vendors and customers.
- Government Contracts: Ensure DCAA and FAR compliance on government contracts by segregating costs, preparing incurred cost rates, developing RFP budgets, and submitting invoices through the WAWF system. Preparing program budgets and other financial documentation in support of government proposals.
- Tax Strategy & Compliance: Oversee account reconciliations, year-end closeout, and tax return preparation. Manage tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position and ensure compliance with laws, including overseeing the timely filing of corporate, payroll, and sales tax returns, identifying tax-saving opportunities like R&D incentives, and ensuring proper documentation. Additionally, ensure the timely submission of regulatory filings, such as Franchise Tax and Form 5500s.
- Records Management: Organize and maintain digital and physical files in accordance with record management policies, while staying current on audit best practices and relevant state, federal, and local laws regarding company operations.
- Other tasks may be required, including giving external technical presentations, technical support for proposals, customer interactions, etc.
- Travel (expected) 10%
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
- Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience
- Minimum eight (8) years’ experience working in financial management, preferably in a small business environment.
- Minimum eight (8) years’ experience with invoicing, Accounts Payable, Account Receivable, and General Ledger.
- Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in payroll processing and systems.
- Proficient in GAAP accounting principles
- Experience working on and/or with Government contracts and with DCAA and DCMA regulations, policies, and guidelines
- Skilled in monthly closing, reconciliations, and job costing
- Experience with product costing and bills of material
Skills and Abilities
- Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
- Expertise in driving fundraising efforts and securing strategic capital
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Suite, with expertise in Excel
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented professional with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Able to obtain or already possess a security clearance with the US DoD
Additional Information
Job Type:
Full-time
Classification:
Exempt
Physical Setting/work location:
In-Office
Pay: $150,000
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Program
Vacation, Personal Time, and 10 Paid Holidays
Company-sponsored Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Opportunity for Relocation Assistance
*Vorbeck is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. This position will involve work on government contracts and the government requires that qualified candidates must be United States citizens.
All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.*
