Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, and compliance functions for a shipyard specializing in U.S. Navy contracts and ship construction/repair programs. This role ensures accurate financial management of government contracts, compliance with FAR/DFARS and DCAA requirements, project cost control, and operational financial support for shipbuilding and marine industrial activities.

The Controller partners closely with Operations, Program Management, Contracts, Estimating, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to manage financial performance across multiple vessel construction, maintenance, modernization, and repair projects.

Financial Management & Reporting

Lead all accounting operations including:

• General Accounting
• Accounts payable/receivable
• Payroll
• Fixed assets
• Job cost accounting
• Financial reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Develop and maintain internal financial controls and accounting policies.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership regarding shipyard operations and program profitability.

Government Contract Accounting & Compliance

FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)

DFARS

CAS (Cost Accounting Standards)

DCAA audit requirements

Oversee accounting and reporting for Navy shipbuilding, repair, and modernization contracts.

Maintain compliant indirect rate structures and oversee incurred cost submissions.

Support DCAA audits, DCMA reviews, and government financial reporting requirements.

Monitor contract funding, billing, and revenue recognition under government contract guidelines.

Ensure proper segregation and allocation of direct and indirect costs.

Manage and oversee:

• Cost Plus Accounting
• DCAA Accounting
• Government contract compliance reporting
• Project & Job Cost Accounting
• Oversee project accounting for ship construction and repair programs.
• Monitor labor, material, subcontractor, and overhead costs across multiple contracts.
• Analyze contract performance, cost variances, earned value metrics, and budget-to-actual reporting.