Chief Financial Officer at Qualis Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama

Job Description:

Description

Qualis is a high-performance, mission-focused government contractor delivering engineering, test and evaluation, and technical services to the Department of Defense, NASA, and other federal agencies. With a strong foundation in defense and aerospace, and offices nationwide, we are entering an exciting phase of strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions. We are seeking a forward-looking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our finance organization and play a critical role in evaluating, structuring, and integrating acquired companies into the Qualis family.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the executive team, setting financial vision and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, pricing, audits, and treasury functions.

• Lead strategic financial planning with an eye toward long-term scalability and shareholder value.

Government Contracting Financial Operations

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and other regulatory requirements.

• Manage indirect cost structures, rate submissions, incurred cost proposals, and interface with DCAA/DCMA.

• Oversee use and optimization of Deltek Costpoint (must be highly proficient).

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Lead financial due diligence for M&A activities including:

• - Valuation modeling

• - Contract portfolio analysis

• - Rate structure and integration risk

• - Cultural and operational synergies

• Develop integration playbooks and financial processes for smooth transitions post-acquisition.

• Partner with legal and executive leadership on deal structures (asset vs equity, earn-outs, novation strategies).

Analytics & Reporting

• Deliver timely, accurate internal and external reporting; develop executive dashboards and KPIs utilizing Deltek' s Costpoint software.

• Provide visibility into key financial metrics: utilization, backlog, margin trends, and program health.

• Drive system improvements to support predictive analytics and scalable reporting.

• Set up P&L centers as needed, new indirect rate cost pools, and assess it's impact on overall company performance.

Team & Systems Leadership

• Mentor and grow the finance and accounting team across multi-site operations.

• Champion system and process improvements, especially within Deltek Costpoint and reporting integrations (e.g., Power BI).

Requirements

• 15+ years of financial leadership in government contracting, preferably with a mix of small business and large contract portfolios.

• Deep expertise in Deltek Costpoint, FAR/DFARS, and DCAA/DCMA audit environments.

• Proven success in M&A execution-from sourcing through integration.

• Experience with diverse contract types: CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQs, OTAs.

• Strong working knowledge of indirect rate modeling and pricing strategies.

• Exceptional communication and team leadership skills.

Preferred:

• CPA or MBA

• Clearance (or eligibility)

• Experience with small business designations and contract transitions (e.g., SB, 8(a), SDVOSB)

• Familiarity with CMMC and federal cybersecurity frameworks

Why Join Qualis?

At Qualis, you'll be part of a high-impact leadership team helping shape the future of a growing, mission-focused enterprise. We operate at the cutting edge of defense, space, and technology and are ready to expand through strategic acquisitions.

Benefits

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.