Strategic Finance Manager

Location: On-site in Oklahoma City, OK

A rapidly growing provider of mission-critical services in the defense, emergency preparedness, and government contracting sectors is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to help elevate their operational performance and support continued business growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead cross-functional financial initiatives at an organization committed to innovation and excellence. You'll join a high-impact team driving strategic decision-making and performance optimization in support of federal programs and contracts.

About the Role

The Strategic Finance Manager will act as a bridge between finance, operations, and executive leadership. This individual will be responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cost accounting, and reporting activities with a strong emphasis on government compliance. This role requires someone who can think both tactically and strategically, providing actionable insights to improve profitability and resource allocation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking, with a focus on project-based environments.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and visual reporting tools to guide executive decision-making.
• Oversee financial management systems, including Deltek Costpoint, to maintain adherence to federal contracting regulations and standards.
• Conduct monthly financial close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Serve as a financial advisor to operational leaders by translating complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Build collaborative relationships across departments to promote accountability, operational efficiency, and financial literacy.
• Partner with leadership to integrate financial insights into long-term business strategy and planning.
• Support project-level reporting and labor utilization analysis to optimize resource deployment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 10+ years in a cost accounting or FP&A leadership role, ideally within a project-driven or government contracting environment.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Strong analytical skills and fluency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• In-depth knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and defense contract requirements, including cost accounting principles and standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

Preferred:

• 5+ years overseeing the month-end close process.
• 3+ years of direct experience with financial forecasting and strategic business planning.

Why Apply

• Join a mission-driven organization supporting national preparedness and infrastructure.
• Engage in high-visibility work with real impact on operational and financial outcomes.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture that values transparency, accountability, and performance.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

About Blue Signal: 

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