Controller; BDO Government Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

The BDO GS Controller will serve as a foundational leader within our finance team, responsible for the integrity of our financial reporting, robust internal controls, and strategic financial operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead transformative projects, including significant ERP modernization and system migrations, while ensuring the highest standards of financial accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, a skilled communicator, and a proven leader capable of navigating the complexities of a fast‑paced professional services landscape. This role is for a leader who is willing to dive into the details while maintaining a strategic perspective.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, working with FP&A and Project Management to provide insightful financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Provides proactive guidance to support business growth and operational efficiency within a project‑based framework.

• Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, including accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, consolidated financial statements, and compliance with GAAP (including ASC 606 revenue recognition).
• Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements and internal controls.

• Manages comprehensive general ledger activities, including account reconciliations and chart of accounts maintenance.
• Prepares and presents financial reporting packages: income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and critical professional services KPIs (backlog, revenue, margin, utilization, project profitability).

• Manages back‑office accounting activities, including GL, AP, AR, and Project Accounting.

• Manages Shared Services relationship with BDO USA, including Treasury, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Ledger support.

• Leads and manages critical financial system initiatives, including ERP modernization projects (e.g., migration from Net Suite to Unanet), process optimization, and automation efforts to enhance efficiency and scalability.

• Drives best practices in project accounting, job cost accounting, and project profitability analysis.
• Ensures accurate tracking, reporting, and management of project‑related financial data.

• Develops, implements, and monitors robust internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
• Coordinates and manages external audits, ensuring seamless execution and timely resolution of findings.

• Monitors and manages cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational needs and strategic investments.
• Develops and implements strategies for optimal financial resource utilization.

• Recruits, mentors, and develops a high‑performing finance and accounting team.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

• Monitors and provides performance feedback to all personnel reporting to this position.
• Ensures all direct reports are effectively trained on systems and processes.
• Assists direct reports with prioritization of workload, communications, and delegates work assignments as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in accounting or finance preferred.

• Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in senior‑level accounting or finance leadership roles, required, with a significant portion in a professional services or project‑based organization preferred.
• Proven expertise in GAAP, particularly ASC 606 revenue recognition, and strong experience with project accounting/job cost accounting preferred.
• Experience with a company with revenue size of at least $750 million preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leading significant financial system implementations or migrations (e.g.,…