Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Guided Search Partners (GSP)

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We’re supporting a confidential search for a Controller with a growing government contracting organization. This is a strong opportunity for a finance and accounting leader who brings deep government contracting experience, strong Deltek Costpoint knowledge, and the ability to build structure in a small, fast-moving environment. The role will serve as a central finance resource, supporting accounting operations, contract financials, forecasting, reporting, compliance, audits, payroll oversight, and process improvement.

The right person will be a self-starter who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and help strengthen the financial foundation of a growing business. This is a fit for someone who enjoys ownership, team collaboration, and the chance to improve systems rather than simply maintain them.

You’ll lead and support financial operations across government contracting, accounting, ERP systems, payroll oversight, audits, and contract financial management.

• Manage financial operations within Deltek Costpoint
• Support accounting, reporting, forecasting, and cost tracking
• Manage direct and indirect cost pools
• Support AP, AR, invoicing, and funds reconciliation
• Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Conduct monthly variance analysis and profitability summaries
• Ensure appropriate indirect rate allocation, billing, revenue recognition, and contract closeout activity
• Support internal and external audits, including government compliance-related audits
• Oversee payroll-related activity, PTO accruals, and tax-related matters
• Support financial proposal development, including pricing and cost-volume activity
• Review contract awards, task orders, delivery orders, modifications, and related documentation
• Monitor obligation rates, funding activity, and reporting requirements
• Support monthly invoicing, status reporting, and contract deliverables
• Train team members on Deltek and financial processes
• Create and improve financial policies, SOPs, and department structure

You are an experienced finance professional who understands government contracting and can bring both accuracy and structure to the financial side of the business.

You are comfortable working in a smaller team where people wear multiple hats and move quickly. You do not need heavy management to stay organized, meet deadlines, and keep work moving.

You would do well here if you are detail-oriented, practical, collaborative, and confident working with Deltek Costpoint, federal contracting requirements, and financial operations that support growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in financial management, accounting, or contract administration
• Government contracting experience required
• Deltek Costpoint experience required
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and GAAP
• Working knowledge of DCAA and DCMA audit processes and compliance
• Experience with direct and indirect cost pools
• Budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, revenue tracking, and expenditure tracking experience
• AP, AR, payroll, invoicing, and contract closeout experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
• MRP or manufacturing systems experience preferred
• Proposal pricing, cost-volume development, and cost narrative experience preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, time management, and communication skills
  
  Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
• U.S. citizenship required
• Clearance is not required, but ability to obtain clearance is preferred

This role matters because the organization needs a strong finance and accounting leader who can support growth, strengthen reporting, improve processes, and maintain compliance in a government contracting environment. The Controller will have the opportunity to create structure, improve systems, train others, and provide leadership with clearer financial insight. This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who wants to make a visible impact in a small, growing organization.

For someone who knows Deltek Costpoint, understands government contracting, and wants real ownership, this role offers the chance to help shape the future of the finance function.