The Finance & Operations Lead is a hands-on role responsible for managing and executing the company’s day-to-day financial operations, payroll processing, expense reporting, HR administration support, and government contract financial compliance.

This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Reports To: CFO or Principal
Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA (Ballston Area)

Core Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations (Hands-On)

• Perform and manage full-cycle accounting

• Execute monthly close process in a timely manner

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules

• Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts

• Maintain general ledger accuracy

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities

• Monitor contract performance and margins

Payroll & Timekeeping

• Process or oversee bi-monthly payroll

• Ensure labor distribution accuracy

• Review and reconcile timekeeping records

• Ensure payroll tax filings and compliance

• Maintain audit-ready payroll documentation

Government Contract Compliance

• Maintain FAR/DCAA-compliant accounting practices

• Monitor indirect rates and labor allocations

• Ensure timekeeping policy compliance

• Support financial audits and contract reporting

Expense & Internal Controls

• Review and approve employee expense reports

• Enforce company expense policies

• Improve internal financial controls

• Identify process gaps and implement improvements

HR & Administrative Support

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding documentation

• Support benefits administration

• Maintain employee records and compliance documentation

• Assist leadership with workforce reporting

• 5–10 years of accounting/finance experience

• Government contracting experience strongly preferred

• Experience with payroll processing

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP

• Familiarity with FAR and DCAA compliance

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with QuickBooks

What We Are Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Moves with urgency

• Is comfortable executing details personally

• Can keep pace with a growing company

• Improves processes instead of waiting for direction

• Takes ownership of outcomes

Important Distinction

This is not a passive oversight role.

This is a working leadership position responsible for both execution and process improvement.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Legal Disclaimer

GXM Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. GXM Technologies LLC provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, which may change at any time with or without notice. Employment is at-will where permitted by law, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable legal requirements.