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Paragon Cyber Solutions is looking for a strategic Director of Administration & Finance, responsible for enhancing leadership and operational efficiency across various internal business functions.
Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include overseeing HR operations, managing financial reporting and compliance programs, implementing operational excellence frameworks, and directly managing corporate staff.
Skills: Strong expertise in operations, administration, HR, and finance, with demonstrated experience in managing multi-functional teams and utilizing operational systems.
Qualifications: Requires 10+ years of experience in relevant fields, ideally in GovCon or high-growth environments, with familiarity in ISO frameworks, FAR/DFARS, and GAAP preferred.
Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $180,000.
Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a strategic, self-driven Director of Administration & Finance to strengthen leadership, structure, and accountability across our internal business functions. This role will play a critical part in driving operational excellence and scalable growth as we continue expanding. The Director reports directly to the CEO and serves as a core member of the executive leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and evolve internal business functions (HR, compliance, administration, and finance coordination).
- Implement cross-functional systems, SOPs, and performance standards to drive operational excellence.
- Oversee HR operations including onboarding, policy development, employee engagement, and compliance audits.
- Manage financial reporting, invoicing, utilization tracking, and cost control in coordination with accounting partners.
- Spearhead internal compliance programs and efficiency frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001, EOS), including readiness, documentation, and audit preparation.
- Identify and implement process improvements across internal support functions to increase scalability and efficiency.
- Directly manage corporate staff, providing coaching, feedback, and performance development.
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and executive reporting to drive data-informed decision-making.
- Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO—supporting internal planning, managing special projects (e.g., audits, certifications, vendor evaluations), and driving execution across functions.
- Act as integrator across business units, ensuring departmental execution aligns with company goals and strategic priorities.
- Performs additional leadership responsibilities aligned with company growth and strategic objectives as determined by the CEO.
Experience Requirements:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in operations, administration, HR, and finance - preferably within GovCon or high-growth businesses.
- Proven success managing multi-functional teams and scaling back-office operations.
- Demonstrated ability to implement systems and tools (e.g., HRIS, Unanet, EOS) to streamline internal operations.
- Familiarity with ISO frameworks, FAR/DFARS, and GAAP preferred.
- Program and contract management experience a plus.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
- Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
- Generous Paid Time Off & Federal Holidays.
- Short and Long-Term Disability.
- Healthy Work-Life Balance.
- Training & Development.
