Director of Finance & AI Transformation

ABOUT SPEROSpero is a Native American owned professional services firm operating in the federal market. We deliver embedded technical talent and program support across mission critical federal programs.We are on a significant growth path, expanding our footprint through partnerships with federal prime contractors and direct agency engagements. This role is based in our Irving, Texas office.THE ROLEOn the finance side, you will be the CEO's strategic advisor on balance sheet strength, working capital, cash flow, and the financial decisions that determine how fast and how safely Spero can scale. You will own the banking relationships, the treasury function, and the covenant management that protects our access to capital. You will own financial reporting, AP and AR, and the General Ledger because the finance leader who does not understand the underlying numbers cannot give the CEO defensible advice.On the AI Transformation side, you will own Spero's AI capability roadmap, with a primary focus on creating operational leverage. You will identify and implement AI-enabled tooling across recruiting, back office, and business development so that Spero can scale revenue faster than headcount.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORA finance leader whose identity is finance, treasury, cash flow management, and business strategy, while being entirely comfortable owning the General Ledger and the close.A master of financial analysis. Someone who can interrogate the data, surface the insights, and translate complexity into language that a CEO, a sales leader, or an operations leader can act on.A technology operator. Someone who has hands-on experience with AI tooling and a track record of driving adoption inside an organization rather than running pilots that do not scale. The AI Transformation work at Spero is operational leverage applied to existing functions.A partner across the business. Someone who walks across the building to understand how sales and production actually use financial information, then builds tools that make that information actionable.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Strategy and AdvisoryServe as strategic advisor to the CEO on balance sheet strength, working capital, cash flow, and financing decisions.Partner with sales leaders to build the financial tools and analyses they need to drive growth.Translate financial data into actionable insight for production, sales, and senior leadership.Treasury and Banking RelationshipsOwn cash flow management and treasury operations.Manage banking relationships and bank covenant compliance, including debt service requirements, covenant conformance reporting, and working capital availability.Negotiate and expand credit facilities as the business grows.Federal Cost Accounting and ComplianceLead the design and implementation of a FAR-approved Cost Accounting System positioning Spero for the next phase of federal subcontract growth.Support Spero's CMMC Level II readiness as it relates to financial systems, audit trail integrity, and reporting controls.Lead compliance with GAAP and federal contracting financial requirements.Financial Operations and General LedgerOwn financial reporting, AP and AR, and General Ledger management.Own month end close, reconciliations, and contract level reporting.Build the chart of accounts and job costing structure to support Spero's growth trajectory.Manage prime contractor invoicing, collections, and DSO.AI TransformationBuild and own Spero's AI capability roadmap, with primary focus on near-term operational leverage rather than speculative experimentation.Identify and implement AI-enabled tooling for recruiting, including sourcing, candidate screening, and submittal preparation.Implement AI-enabled tooling for back-office functions including payroll, compliance, and reporting, so back-office capacity scales linearly with consultant count without proportional headcount growth.Implement AI-enabled tooling for business development including intelligence gathering, proposal support, and credentials packaging.Partner with the internal AI Policy lead on policy development and training rollout across Spero.Measure ROI on AI investments in time saved, throughput improvement, and cost avoidance. Sunset tools and initiatives that do not pay back.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. CPA, MBA, or Master's in Finance strongly preferred.Ten or more years of progressive financial leadership experience, with meaningful experience in treasury, cash flow management, and banking relationship management.Federal cost accounting experience is highly preferred.Direct experience supporting government services contracts is highly preferred.Strong grasp of accounting fundamentals and General Ledger ownership; comfortable leading the close while operating primarily in finance, treasury, and strategy.Hands-on experience with AI tooling such as large language models, automation platforms, and AI-enabled SaaS, with a demonstrated track record of driving adoption inside an organization.Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and at least one CRM and one ATS, with comfort connecting systems through APIs or middleware.Track record of building scalable financial infrastructure in a growing services company.WHY SPEROYou step into a Native American owned federal subcontractor where finance is a strategic lever for growth, not an administrative function. You partner directly with the CEO and operate as one of the senior leaders shaping the company's trajectory. The compensation structure is built for a finance leader who wants to help build the business.

Created: 2026-05-16