Finance & Operations Lead

The Finance & Operations Lead is a hands-on role responsible for managing and executing the companys 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

510 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.