Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Savantage Solutions is seeking a Controller for its growing Gov Con finance organization. The Controller is the senior financial operator of the company, responsible for managing all day-to-day finance and accounting functions. This is a hands-on leadership role that directly supports the CFO, manages the finance team, and ensures the financial integrity, DCAA compliance posture, and operational efficiency of the organization across its portfolio of federal prime contracts.

The ideal candidate is a Gov Con finance professional who thrives in a lean, high-accountability environment, brings deep knowledge of FAR Part 31 and government cost accounting, and is comfortable being the primary financial operator - not just an overseer.

Core Competencies

* Attention to Detail:
Meticulous accuracy in financial reporting, cost accounting, and compliance documentation

* Financial Judgment:
Sound, independent financial judgment with the ability to escalate appropriately

* Communication:
Ability to translate complex financial and compliance data into clear executive communications

* Risk Awareness:
Proactive identification and remediation of compliance gaps, audit risks, and financial exposures

* Leadership:
Trusted operator and deputy to the CFO - reliable, discreet, and business-minded

* Self-Direction:
Comfort working hands-on in a lean team without layers of support staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Reporting

* Manage all day-to-day financial operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management

* Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process and deliver timely, accurate financial information

* Prepare management reports, financial dashboards, budget-to-actual variance analyses, and executive summaries for the President/CEO and CFO/Secretary

* Manage and continuously improve Savantage's Quick Books accounting environment, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and DCAA compliance

* Oversee government invoice preparation and submission through applicable federal billing portals including IPP and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

* Manage accounts receivable aging, collections, and cash application in alignment with contract billing cycles

* Directly supervise, mentor, and develop direct reports

* Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular one-on-ones and annual reviews, and build capability within the finance team

* Drive process improvement, internal control enhancements, and workflow automation across finance operations

* Coordinate with the IT Manager - who reports to the CFO - on finance system integrity, data security protocols relevant to the FCL, and technology tools that support the accounting and billing functions

* Serve as acting CFO when the CFO is unavailable, representing the finance function to executive leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders

Gov Con Cost Accounting & DCAA Compliance

* Maintain a DCAA-compliant accounting system and ensure all financial practices adhere strictly to FAR Part 31 cost principles

* Develop, maintain, and monitor the company's indirect cost rate structure - fringe benefits, overhead, and G&A

* Serve as the primary internal point of contact for DCAA audits and reviews

* Ensure compliance with applicable Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

* Prepare and submit the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) and support contract closeout financial activities

* Maintain adequate internal controls and segregation of duties appropriate for a small government contractor

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field

* Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 4 years in Gov Con industry as a finance professional managing day-to-day financial operations

* Proven ability to supervise, develop, and hold accountable a small finance team

* Strong Excel and financial modeling skills

* Working knowledge of federal government billing portals including IPP and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

* Demonstrated experience developing and managing indirect rate structures and preparing Incurred Cost Submissions

* Experience with GSA Schedule contract financial management, including billing, modifications, and option year pricing

* Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

* Working knowledge of FAR Part 31 allowable cost principles, DCAA audit requirements, and Gov Con indirect cost accounting

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

Required

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field

* Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 4 years in Gov Con industry as a finance professional managing day-to-day financial operations

* Proven ability to supervise, develop, and hold accountable a small finance team

* Strong Excel and financial modeling skills

* Working knowledge of federal government billing portals including IPP and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

* Demonstrated experience developing and managing indirect rate structures and…