Director of Corporate FP&A

Position Overview

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leader in cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing, and data analysis for mission-critical systems, is seeking a Director of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). In this strategic role within the Office of the CFO, you will drive enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis in a complex defense contracting environment. Based in our Arlington, VA office, this hybrid position (3–5 days in the office) reports directly to the CFO and requires an active U.S. Security Clearance. Your insights will shape financial strategy, optimize resource allocation, and support growth across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate multi-year annual operating plan, long-range strategic financial plan, and monthly/quarterly forecast cycles across the enterprise.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support scenario analysis, margin performance, cost drivers, and long-term strategy.
• Own and manage corporate indirect rate forecasting in coordination with cost accounting and shared services; ensure alignment with CAS, FAR, and internal policies.
• Lead enterprise-level cash flow forecasting by integrating inputs across departments to support liquidity planning and capital strategy.
• Prepare consolidated financial performance packages for executive leadership, board, and external stakeholders.
• Drive insights across corporate SG&A functions, indirect pools, and shared cost centers to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment of financial plans with business operations.
• Monitor industry benchmarks, economic indicators, and internal performance to advise senior leadership on financial strategy.
• Enhance forecasting tools, dashboards, and data visualization efforts using enterprise performance management platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA/CMA preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate FP&A, preferably within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Proven experience in leading and developing forecasts, budgets, multi-year planning, and comprehensive financial analysis.
• Expertise in cash forecasting, indirect rate planning, and enterprise cost modeling with a strong command of forecasting methodologies and financial frameworks.
• Advanced financial modeling skills and experience working in compliance-driven environments.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling software.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills across cross-functional and matrixed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Deltek CostPoint financial systems and business intelligence tools such as IBM Cognos.
• Proven expertise in managing financial operations within a labor-intensive business model.
• Deep knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS, and indirect cost structures specific to government contracting.
• FMVA certification, demonstrating advanced financial modeling and valuation skills.