About Skylight

Skylight is a digital consultancy using design and technology to help government agencies deliver better public services.

We’re at the forefront of a civic movement to reinvent how all levels of government serve families, patients, and many others in today's digital world.

If you want to play a part in driving this critical movement forward, we’d love for you to join our growing team of public interest technologists.

The work we do matters.

About the job

Since launching several years ago, our team has grown rapidly. We find ourselves in an exciting position to further deepen our partnerships within the government contracting space, to continue to attract and retain amazing teammates, and to scale our capacity to make an even bigger difference in the world.

Currently, our company is organized into three main groups: Executive Office (sets and operationalizes the strategic direction of the company), Human Services (focused on clients such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and Defense Services (focused on clients such as the U.S. Air Force).

As Skylight’s Chief Financial Officer, you’ll report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and be responsible for guiding and developing the company’s financial well-being. You’ll play a pivotal role in our executive leadership team, providing overall financial strategy, management, reporting, and operational direction.

What you’ll do

Strategic financial leadership: Formulate and implement the company’s financial strategy, participate in strategic planning, act as an advisor to the executive team, and play a key role in mergers and acquisitions
Financial planning and reporting: Develop, manage, and oversee the annual budget process, prepare accurate and timely financial statements, and conduct financial analysis and performance monitoring
Compliance and risk management: Ensure adherence to government regulations (e.g., FAR, DCAA), coordinate audits, manage financial risks, and maintain internal controls
Cost management and pricing: Implement cost accounting practices for government contracts, develop pricing strategies, manage wrap rates, and identify and implement cost-saving measures
Cash flow and expense management: Monitor and manage cash flow, develop financial forecasts and projections, oversee expense management, and manage payroll and accounts payable processes
Tax, investment, and debt management: Oversee tax planning and compliance, manage investment portfolios, develop capital-raising strategies, and manage debt relationships
Team development and training: Assemble, manage, and develop the finance and accounting team, including providing financial training and support to other organizations
Vendor and procurement oversight: Oversee financial relationships with vendors and contractors, ensure procurement process oversight, and negotiate payment terms
Financial systems and technology: Oversee the implementation, management, and upgrading of financial systems and technologies to streamline processes and improve accuracy
Stakeholder communication and ethical standards: Communicate financial performance and strategy to stakeholders, uphold ethical standards in financial reporting, and serve as the primary financial liaison with government agencies

What we're looking for

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field; Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred
Extensive experience in financial management, with at least 10–15 years in financial leadership roles in a government contractor professional services environment
Excellent general management and leadership skills
Outstanding organizational skills, including attention to detail
Excellent people management skills
Experience building and managing high-performing teams
Relentless commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Collaborative, supportive leadership style
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Strong business acumen
Superb written and oral communication skills
Relentless commitment to excellence and quality in everything we do
Strong understanding of business functions such as people ops, marketing, business development, etc.
Ability to collect, analyze, and derive actionable insights from financial, operational, and performance data
Ability to serve as a coach/mentor to other leaders and managers
Passionate about creating better public outcomes through great government services
A mindset and work approach that aligns with our core values
Ability to travel for work from time to time

Nice-to-have qualifications

Prior experience working in the civic tech space
Experience working in a remote-team environment

Don’t meet 100% of the criteria but think you can do the job? We’d love to chat anyway! We’re on a mission to build diverse teams, and studies have shown that women and marginalized folks are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t check every box.

Other requirements

All work must be conducted within the U.S.
You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.
As a government contractor, you may be required to obtain a public trust or security clearance.
You may be required to complete a company background check successfully.

Position type

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Location

This is a fully remote position.

Care package

Salary

The salary range for this position is between $170,000 and $240,000.

Benefits

Your well-being is important to us, so we focus on supporting you in a variety of ways:

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
Paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 11 federal holidays, and flexible sick leave
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
Access up to $1,000 before payday to cover emergency expenses
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
An environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public good

Interview tips

Visit our join page to learn more about how our interview process works.
Check out our Career Pathways framework to learn more about the different roles within Skylight and the skills needed to do them.
If you’d like to request reasonable accommodations during the application or interviewing process, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting@skylight.digital.

We participate in E-Verify and upon hire, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you’re authorized to work in the U.S.

We're an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.