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At ITA International, we ’ re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we ’ re driven by mission success for our customers, “ In The Arena. ” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value. Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “ The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena. ” We ’ re here, standing beside our customers , ready to serve and succeed. ITA is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join the team supporting our Headquarters location in Newport News, Virginia. This is a hybrid position. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership for our current organization, while serving as a key executive partner in driving growth through acquisitions. This role oversees all financial operations, ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations, and leads financial strategy related to mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and long-term value creation. • Serve as the strategic advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Advisors on financial strategy and corporate performance • Provide strategic financial leadership to the executive team, supporting organic growth and acquisition-driven expansion • Build and l ead high-performing teams for financial planning, budgeting, analysis , and accounting • Man age cash flow and tax planning across the enterprise • Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls in compliance with FAR, CAS, GAAP, DCAA, and DCMA requirements • Serve as financial lead for mergers and acquisitions, including target evaluation, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, integration planning , and investor relations • Drive financial integration and value realization following acquisitions, ensuring achievement of synergy targets and successful operational integration • Manage relationships with lenders, investors, auditors, banks, and government oversight organizations • Maintain and/or modify allocation structure s and e nsure accurate indirect rate s , monthly closing s and consolidations • Provide pricing strategy , and financial inputs for proposals and capture activities • Oversee risk management, compliance, insurance, and audit readiness • Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or CPA strongly preferred) • 15 + years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior executive roles • Demonstrated experience in government contracting environments (DoD and/or civilian agencies) • Proven track record leading or supporting mergers and acquisitions, including valuations, due diligence and integration of acquired companies • Deep understanding of FAR, CAS, DCAA audits, indirect rate management, and government pricing • Experience supporting proposal pricing, cost volumes, and competitive capture strategies • Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence at the executive and board level through data driven analysis and modeling • Experience scaling organizations through acquisition s and organic growth • Direct experience in leading acquisitions from modeling and analysis, negotiations, due diligence , financing, closing, and integration • Experience working directly with company owners on strategic planning and financial performance ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including: • Medical, dental and vision plans • Life Insurance • Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable) • Voluntary ancillary benefit options • 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions Pay range for this position is $ 176,000 - $247,000 annually. This position has a broad compensation range due to the complexities of government contracting, including contract pricing, labor category requirements, funding parameters, and varying levels of candidate experience and qualifications ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at HR@ita-intl.com.

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ITA is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join the team supporting our Headquarters location in Newport News, Virginia. This is a hybrid position.
Serve as the strategic advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Advisors on financial strategy and corporate performance
Provide strategic financial leadership to the executive team, supporting organic growth and acquisition-driven expansion
Build and l ead high-performing teams for financial planning, budgeting, analysis , and accounting
Man age cash flow and tax planning across the enterprise
Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls in compliance with FAR, CAS, GAAP, DCAA, and DCMA requirements
Serve as financial lead for mergers and acquisitions, including target evaluation, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, integration planning , and investor relations
Drive financial integration and value realization following acquisitions, ensuring achievement of synergy targets and successful operational integration
Manage relationships with lenders, investors, auditors, banks, and government oversight organizations
Maintain and/or modify allocation structure s and e nsure accurate indirect rate s , monthly closing s and consolidations
Provide pricing strategy , and financial inputs for proposals and capture activities
Oversee risk management, compliance, insurance, and audit readiness
15 + years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior executive roles
Demonstrated experience in government contracting environments (DoD and/or civilian agencies)
Proven track record leading or supporting mergers and acquisitions, including valuations, due diligence and integration of acquired companies
Deep understanding of FAR, CAS, DCAA audits, indirect rate management, and government pricing
Experience supporting proposal pricing, cost volumes, and competitive capture strategies
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence at the executive and board level through data driven analysis and modeling
Experience scaling organizations through acquisition s and organic growth
Direct experience in leading acquisitions from modeling and analysis, negotiations, due diligence , financing, closing, and integration
Experience working directly with company owners on strategic planning and financial performance
ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:
Medical, dental and vision plans

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Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or CPA strongly preferred)

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