Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller

Location:

Chevy Chase, MD (Onsite 5 days a week)

Compensation: $170,000-$190,000

Industry: Government Contracting

Job Type: Direct Hire

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is conducting a search for an experienced Controller on behalf of a well-established government contractor with over $150M in annual revenue and 600+ employees. This is a highly visible role and works directly with senior leadership. This role is expected to be onsite 5 days a week with the potential for 1 day remote over time.

• Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, and financial reporting.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 10-12 accounting professionals.
• Oversee month-end close, financial statement preparation, and management reporting.
• Perform and review monthly balance sheet account analyses.
• Prepare and review cash, AP discount, and capitalization reports.
• Review and approve applications for new credit arrangements.
• File necessary returns quarterly for federal fuel credits.
• Manage audit, tax, compliance, and internal control activities.
• Assist with the preparation of Branch financial analyses as well as internal audits of the Branches as needed.
• Supervise/handle international payroll/correspondence and audits.
• Perform financial analysis and provide reporting and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Drive process improvements and ensure adherence to government contracting regulations and accounting standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Prior Controller experience within a government contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA compliance, and government contract accounting.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, or similar government contracting ERP systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

This opportunity is ideally suited for a hands-on accounting leader seeking a long-term role within a stable and growing government contracting organization