Financial Operations Manager

Skylight

7d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Skylight is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to own and scale our financial operations in a government contracting environment. This role is critical to ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational insight as we grow. The ideal candidate brings deep GovCon experience, hands-on expertise with Unanet, and the ability to partner closely with leadership, operations, and project teams.
You will oversee day-to-day finance functions while also providing strategic financial guidance to support decision-making across the company.

Requirements

• Progressive experience supporting financial operations in a government contracting environment.
• Deep working knowledge of FAR compliance, indirect rate structures, cost accounting standards, and DCAA audit requirements.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise with Unanet, including project setup, billing, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience overseeing billing, revenue recognition, and project accounting across government contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, including financial modeling and complex data analysis,
• Exceptional attention to detail paired with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• A mindset and work approach that align with Skylight’s core values
• Ability to travel for work from time to time

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting growth-stage or scaling organizations
• CPA, CMA, or MBA or comparable advanced education or certification
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects or teams
• Prior experience working in the civic tech space
• Experience working in a remote-team environment

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations in compliance with federal contracting requirements, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA audit readiness.
• Oversee contract financial setup and ongoing management, including funding, burn rates, ceilings, and cost controls across active programs.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages, including forecasts, variance analyses, and insights for executive and delivery leadership.
• Partner with delivery and leadership teams to support annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycles, ensuring alignment with program and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary administrator and subject-matter expert for Unanet, ensuring accurate project setup, labor costing, billing, and revenue recognition; training staff on best practices; and continuously improving workflows and reporting to support compliance and scalability.
• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of all customer invoices, ensuring accuracy, contractual compliance, and timely delivery.
• Design, implement, and maintain finance processes, internal controls, and best practices to support operational consistency and risk mitigation.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and financial transparency across finance operations and reporting.
• Act as a trusted financial partner to delivery and leadership, translating financial data into actionable insights to inform operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support core accounting activities within Unanet, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and ensuring the integrity and consistency of financial data across projects and accounts.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Dependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, health savings account
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting period
• Flexible paid-time-off policy (generally around 25 days per year), plus 11 paid federal holidays
• Up to 12 weeks paid-time-off for all eligible new birth, adoption, or foster parents
• Performance rewards, including annual salary increase, annual performance bonus, spot bonuses, and stock options
• Business development / sales bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Annual $2,000 allowance for professional development
• Annual $750 allowance for tech-related purchases
• Annual swag budget of $100 to display your Skylight pride with some merchandise (hoodies, hats, and more)
• Dollar-for-dollar charity donation matching, up to $500 per year
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
• An environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public good

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees