Financial Operations Lead

About Nava

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple, effective, and accessible to all. Since 2013, federal, state, and local government agencies have trusted Nava to build transformative digital services to help people access public benefits. Meeting our mission is an opportunity to restore trust between people and public institutions. We focus on populations that are the least protected because the stakes are higher.

As a client services company, we work with government agencies to improve how people apply for benefits, navigate their health care, and more. We bill for our time, selling our expertise and problem-solving methodology to government clients. Our clients hire us to help improve their products and services so that their users and beneficiaries have a better customer experience.

These end-users—the humans who benefit from our work—are at the core of everything we do. We research beneficiaries’ needs to help our government clients better deliver on their missions, providing everyone at Nava opportunities to do meaningful, impactful work.

Position Summary

The Financial Operations Lead will play a critical role in overseeing and managing the financial operations of Nava’s projects . This position requires a strong understanding of government contracting, financial management, compliance regulations, and project accounting. The Financial Operations Lead will work closely with the finance team, project managers, and the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with contractual obligations, and the effective management of financial resources.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Oversight & Reporting:
• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes for government contracts and projects
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Support the Controller in preparing financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Maintain the integrity of financial data in accounting systems and project management software
• Compliance & Audit Preparation:
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements, and other relevant government contracting regulations
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain detailed financial documentation to support contract requirements and ensure traceability
• Budgeting & Cost Management:
• Develop and monitor project budgets, ensuring adherence to cost guidelines and financial performance objectives
• Track and analyze direct and indirect costs, ensuring cost control and identifying areas for efficiency improvements
• Work with project teams to track performance against budget and provide financial insights for decision-making
• Project & Billing Management:
• Oversee the financial administration of projects, including pricing, billing, invoicing, and collections
• Review and approve contract modifications, ensuring all financial implications are assessed and recorded properly
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of invoices to government agencies and manage any billing issues or disputes

Required skills

• 4 years of experience in finance
• Experience with project accounting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting financial data to senior leadership and government stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines

Desired skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Proficiency in financial management software (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet)
• Experience with government contracting

Other requirements

All roles at Nava require the following:

● Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet any other requirements for government contracts for which they are hired.

● Candidates offered a job at Nava must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. Please be aware that most of our positions require U.S. citizenship or a green card.

● May be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.

Perks working with Nava

● Competitive benefits: We prioritize your well-being, offering highly competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

● Generous time off: Enjoy 20 days of accrued PTO, 12 paid federal holidays, 5 prorated floating holidays, and unlimited sick leave.

● Annual discretionary bonus: Paid annually to eligible employees. When Nava does well, you do well.

● Parental leave: Receive 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and weekly meal deliveries during your leave.

● Employee wellness program: Access our comprehensive Employee Wellness Program.

● Virtual doctor visits: Enjoy zero copay virtual doctor visits through UHC.

● Fertility support: Benefit from fertility support and treatment options.

● Sabbatical leave: We offer a sabbatical leave program.

● 401k contributions: We match 4% of your salary in 401k contributions.

● Flexible work arrangements: We offer flexible work arrangements to suit your needs.

● Home office setup: Receive assistance with your home office setup and a monthly phone allowance.

● Utilities reimbursement: Get a monthly partial reimbursement for utilities (where applicable).

● Learning and development: Access our comprehensive learning and development program.

● Tuition and Professional development budget: Receive a prorated annual tuition and professional development budget and a LinkedIn Learning license.

● Equity stock options: Benefit from equity stock options.

● Employee referral program: Participate in our employee referral program.

● Commuter benefits: Enjoy commuter benefits.

● Insurance coverage: Receive short and long-term disability insurance, as well as life and accidental death insurance.

● Inclusive culture: Join our diverse, inclusive, highly collaborative, and vibrant culture that supports remote work.

Location

We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. 

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Nava PBC equal opportunity employer that is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion not only reflects our values as a public benefit corporation but also enriches our ability to do our work. Learn more about where we are today and hope to be by 2025.

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We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.