CriticalCxE
Data Center Commissioning, Engineering, Owners Representation and Mission Critical Specialized Services
13 days ago
$140,000 - $200,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Annapolis, MD
Onsite
Company Size
2-10 employees Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
audit management
regulatory compliance
financial modeling
internal controls
risk assessment
capital planning
The CFO serves as a strategic and operational leader, overseeing all financial functions in a regulated, infrastructure-intensive environment. This role ensures fiscal integrity, compliance with government contracting standards, and financial stewardship of mission-critical data center operations. The CFO partners with executive leadership to drive sustainable growth, manage risk, and support public-sector accountability.
- Oversee indirect cost rate proposals, contract pricing, and audit readiness
- Manage external audits, regulatory reviews, and internal compliance checks
- Develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with government contracting and infrastructure investment priorities
- Collaborate with IT, facilities, and operations teams to align financial planning with infrastructure needs
- Manage financial reporting for cooperative agreements and public-private partnerships
- Monitor capital expenditures, depreciation schedules, and asset lifecycle management
- Implement robust internal controls and financial systems to support uptime, security, and scalability
- Mentor finance and contracts staff, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency
- Ensure full compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other federal/state procurement regulations,
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow for multi-site data center operations
- Lead financial modeling for data center expansion, energy efficiency initiatives, and technology upgrades
- Lead enterprise risk assessments and mitigation strategies, including cybersecurity insurance and disaster recovery funding
- Serve as financial liaison to government agencies, prime contractors, and stakeholders
- Advising CEO and Board on capital planning, cost optimization, and long-term financial sustainability
Requirements
wip accounting
cpa
erp
collaborative
compliance
financial leadership
- WIP-Based Accounting Knowledge
- CPA, CGFM, or MBA preferred
- Proficiency in ERP systems and government cost accounting tools
- Collaborative, ethical, and proactive in navigating complex stakeholder environments
- Deep understanding of federal acquisition regulations, cost accounting standards, and public-sector compliance
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, ideally in government contracting or critical infrastructure
- Experience managing capital-intensive operations (e.g., data centers, utilities, telecom)
- Mission-driven and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of public accountability
- Skilled at balancing regulatory rigor with operational agility
Benefits
Salary Range: 140k to 200K, depending on experience
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
CriticalCxE is a professional services firm specializing in technical Commissioning, Engineering and Owners Representation services in support of our mission critical clients. Founded on the vision of representing our clients best interest in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their critical facilities, CriticalCxE is dedicated to ensuring that vision and intent are realized from initial concept through design, construction, commissioning and on-going operations.