Finance Manager

Lantana Consulting Group provides services and software for standards-based health-information exchange. We have established ourselves as a trusted leader in the industry with two decades of expertise in developing and deploying technical specifications and interoperability solutions. As a rapidly growing distributed, employee-owned company, we hire exceptional talent nationwide and offer flexible remote work arrangements. We take pride in our mission to improve public health and quality of care and to advance research.

Primary purpose:  

Leads the Finance Department and manages department staff. Oversees financial operations and compliance in a federal-government contracting environment. Manages responsibilities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable/billing, monthly financial close process, financial planning, reporting and analysis, indirect cost rate proposals, and audit coordination. 

A successful candidate will do the following:

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate finance staff

• Manage monthly financial close and ensure accurate financial reporting

• Develop and maintain monthly reports and dashboards on financial performance

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for corporate and project teams

• Review and validate costs in accordance with GAAP, FAR, and CAS

• Prepare variance analyses and financial-risk reports for projects

• Oversee and support Incurred Cost Proposals and submission of indirect rates

• Respond to internal and external audit requests and coordinate audits

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure contractual and financial compliance (ex: FAR clauses, funding limitations, and     insuarnce requirements. 

• Prepare reports on project cost for clients

• Develop pricing models and budget narratives for business proposals, primarily in response to federal-government solicitations

• Maintain and administer Unanet financial ERP system

• Comply with federal-government reporting and tax requirements

• Provide financial training and support across divisions

• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes and policy implementation

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, including at least five (5) years working within a federal-government contracting environment

• At least five (5) years of experience in a managerial role, with demonstrated success leading and developing finance teams

• Proficiency in GAAP, FAR, CAS, and indirect-rate structures

• Strong understanding of various contract types (for example, CPFF, FFP, and T&M)

• Experience with government business proposals and pricing regulations

• Proficiency with ERP systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills (such as pivot tables, lookups, and macros)

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a remote, fast-paced environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting federally funded initiatives in public health or healthcare

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or Unanet ERP system

Additional information:

• We are a remote organization, but we prioritize in-person collaboration during key events such as our annual company meeting. 

• We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for current openings will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. 

• For this position, the candidate must reside in the United States.