Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

Entarian is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Manager, Strategic Finance to join our growing team. This role will support the CFO, broader finance team, executives and financial sponsors and lenders with strategic finance initiatives including long-term strategic modeling, M&A opportunity evaluation and due diligence, platform and target valuation and modeling, and other ad-hoc internal financial analysis and projects. This role will report directly to the CFO and have a high degree of interaction with the broader Entarian finance & accounting team, business leadership, and other operational teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to executives and higher finance professionals, experience owning enterprise-critical initiatives, and develop skills in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment at a company undergoing meaningful growth and transformation.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Finance and M&A

Serve as a key thought partner to the CFO on growth strategy and financial positioning
• Lead financial due diligence and forecasting workstreams for M&A transactions, including modeling, synergy analysis, and post-close integration planning
• Evaluate strategic initiatives including new contract pursuits, market expansion, and organic vs. inorganic growth opportunities
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support scenario analysis, business case development, and executive decision-making
• Support investor and board-level reporting, including preparation of board / lender decks and management presentations as needed
• Partner with leadership on rate strategy, indirect cost structure, and profitability optimization across the portfolio
• Liaise directly with private equity sponsors, lenders, investment bankers
• Own and maintain Entarian's M&A pipeline, working closely with executive leadership, private equity sponsors, and others to identify, evaluate and pursue relevant M&A targets

FP&A Leadership

• Support development and implementation of FP&A process and projects, with high analytical rigor and output quality standards
• Assist with quarterly forecasting and re-forecasting cycles with speed and accuracy, working closely with the core Entarian FP&A team
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting models; working closely with the broader Entarian finance & accounting team on treasury and cash management
• Build financial reporting infrastructure to support operational visibility and executive accountability
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and other financial outputs

GovCon Finance & Compliance

• Working closely with relevant Entarian stakeholders and external advisors, own and develop indirect rates models and strategies while ensuring compliance with DCAA requirements and FAR/government contracting frameworks
• Collaborate with accounting on multi-entity integration and process alignment
• Maintain financial governance standards across a complex, multi-contract portfolio

This is a remote position. Occasional domestic travel for conferences, M&A opportunities, etc. will be possible but not required.

The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $170,000/year.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree / MBA preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience
• Government contracting (GovCon) background with working knowledge of indirect rates and DCAA compliance
• Demonstrated M&A experience - financial due diligence, integration, or transaction support
• Strong financial modeling skills and advanced Excel proficiency
• High energy and strong work ethic

• Early-career foundation in consulting, investment banking, or professional services
• Technical due diligence (TDD) or financial due diligence (FDD) experience
• Familiarity with Unanet and/or Decerio FP&A
• Experience scaling finance functions through acquisition integration or rapid organizational transformation
• MBA, other finance-relevant graduate degree, CPA, and/or CFA a plus

Compensation
We consider several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: careers@entarian.com

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.