Corporate Controller

The Corporate Controller serves as the senior leader managing day-to-day operational accounting, government contract accounting, and close processes for Hawk Eye 360 and its subsidiaries, in compliance with US GAAP as well as applicable SEC reporting and government contractor requirements. This includes responsibility for general ledger accounting, transaction processing, monthly close, payroll, payables, billing, and internal financial reporting.

This role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and manages a multi-location accounting team (Herndon, VA and Dallas, TX) of eight and interacts regularly with executive leadership including the CEO, CFO, CIO, CHRO, and Chief Legal Officer.

The Controller supports quarterly SEC reporting and annual external audit processes and owns multiple critical accounting areas. The role is also integral to modernizing financial systems, including upgrading Deltek Costpoint and implementing it at our recent Dallas acquisition, ISA.The Controller leads transformation of accounting operations, focusing on standardization, automation, process efficiency, strong controls and building a culture of continuous process improvement.

This position requires strong knowledge of US GAAP, government contractor accounting and experience working in public companies.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Accounting & Financial Reporting Lead all operational accounting including general ledger, month-end close, and reconciliations.

Manage transaction processing including A/P, billing, and payroll.

Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting and analysis, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and project summary reporting.

Develop and maintain well-defined accounting processes, policies, and internal controls, and ensure consistent balance sheet integrity.

Serve as key accounting lead for quarterly SEC reporting support and annual external audits.

Own critical accounting areas including revenue, cost structures, accruals, payroll, and contract accounting.

Provide accounting leadership for significant transactions, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional projects.

Maintain tax compliance calendars and ensure timely filings and submission of required tax data to external providers for federal and state income tax, franchise tax, sales/use tax returns preparation.

Government Contracting & Compliance Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements.

Prepare incurred cost submissions and support audit requests and DCAA/DCMA interactions.

Maintain accurate and compliant job cost accounting across cost-type, T&M, and fixed-price contracts, and support EAC processes.

Ensure proper cost accumulation and segregation in compliance with FAR Part 31 and CAS.Provide accurate historical information to assist in development, monitoring, and optimization of indirect rate structures.

Internal Controls, Audit and Systems Collaborate with Director of SOX Compliance to ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively across functions across the company.

Document and implement corporate accounting policies, ensuring consistency and standard application.

Maintain audit-ready work papers and support internal and external audits, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Lead the Costpoint upgrade and implementation mpion automation, transformation, workflow improvements, and standardization across accounting operations.

Support ad hoc projects related to financial reporting, compliance, corporate transactions, or system enhancements.

Leadership & Team Development Manage, mentor, and develop team members responsible for day-to-day operational accounting.

Promote accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

Serve as a reliable…