Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company: advance programs
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Build a Career with Purpose at Advanced Programs Inc. (API) Since 1969, Advanced Programs Inc. (API) has been developing secure, mission-critical solutions that serve the United States, NATO, and allied partners. As a small, agile company supporting national security initiatives, we offer a tight-knit environment where each employee plays a meaningful role in real-world impact. Join a team that moves quickly to respond to evolving defense and intelligence challenges—often working directly with government stakeholders to translate urgent needs into engineered solutions. You'll have the chance to make a difference, but you'll also be expected to bring initiative, flexibility, and technical curiosity every day. SUMMARY Leads the financial strategy, accounting, and administrative functions of the company and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team. Responsible for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, cash management, internal controls, and compliance with government contracting requirements. Advises the President & CEO on financial strategy, risk management, capital allocation, and long?range planning while supporting company growth including mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. defense and intelligence markets. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead financial planning, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. - Oversee finance, accounting, purchasing oversight, insurance, and financial controls. - Direct accounting operations and maintain proper financial records and internal controls. - Develop and manage the company’s annual budget and long?range financial plan. - Provide financial analysis to support executive decision making. - Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations including FAR and DFARS. - Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships. - Oversee cost accounting and financial performance of manufacturing operations. - Oversee ERP and financial systems such as NetSuite. - Coordinate external audits and tax reporting. - Oversee insurance and financial risk management. - Support pricing strategies and proposal financial analysis. - Participate in executive strategic planning. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS RESPONSIBILITIES - Evaluate acquisition targets within the U.S. defense and intelligence markets. - Lead financial due diligence and valuation modeling. - Coordinate with legal and tax advisors during transactions. - Develop financial integration plans for acquired companies. - Support post?acquisition integration and performance monitoring. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Leads the Finance and Accounting organization including supervision of the Accounting Manager and the overall performance of the Finance Department. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or MBA preferred. Minimum 10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience. Experience in government contracting or defense industry environments preferred. CRITICAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS - Financial analysis and forecasting - Government contract accounting - ERP systems management - Strategic planning and capital allocation - Risk management and internal controls - Leadership and team development DEFENSE & INTELLIGENCE COMPLIANCE / M&A REQUIREMENTS - Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions involving U.S. defense or intelligence contractors. - Understanding of FOCI (Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence) mitigation requirements. - Experience working with export control regulations including ITAR / EAR financial implications. - Ability to support due diligence involving classified or facility-cleared environments. - U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance required. API is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. The likely salary range for this position is $225,000 to $275,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, API considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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