Controller – Head of Finance

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and month‑end close
• Own full‑cycle accounting (GL, AP, AR, payroll integration, fixed assets) and deliver timely, accurate monthly financial statements
• Drive the company toward a consistent 10‑business‑day month‑end close and maintain strong discipline around closing activities
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure a standardized close checklist is followed
• Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in alignment with GAAP, FAR, DCAA, and CAS expectations
• Optimize Deltek Costpoint; take ownership of the system from an accounting/finance perspective, including chart of accounts, org/project structure, indirect pools, and related configuration
• Identify and implement improvements in Costpoint setup and usage to support accurate billing, reporting, and decision‑making
• Coordinate with any Costpoint administrators and external advisors (as needed) to implement, test, and document system changes
• Ensure compliant billing, revenue, and Gov Con controls
• Oversee preparation and review of all government invoices (FFP, T&M, cost‑reimbursable), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contract terms and federal regulations
• Strengthen controls around revenue recognition, cost accumulation, indirect rate application, and project closeout in a Costpoint environment
• Maintain DCAA‑ and FAR‑compliant accounting practices and support audits, incurred cost submissions, and other regulatory reviews
• Provide audit/tax support; serve as primary point of contact for DCAA, DCMA, and external auditors; coordinate and support incurred cost submissions, forward pricing rate proposals, provisional/billing rate reviews
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to tax and audit requests; coordinate with external tax advisors
• Provide core FP&A support; partner with the CEO and fractional CFO on annual budgets, forecasts, and cash visibility; ensure monthly results are reconciled, explainable, and ready for management review
• Prepare concise variance analyses and management reports that help operations leaders understand performance by contract, customer, and line of business
• Support business development and proposals by providing cost and rate inputs, financial modeling, and oversight of cost volumes for key pursuits
• Lead and develop the finance team; directly lead the accounting team (AR/billing, AP, purchasing/travel) in a dynamic, growing organization
• Clarify roles, balance workload, cross‑train staff, and improve processes to support a high‑performing, resilient team
• Build a culture of trust, transparency, and collaboration between finance, operations, contracts, and executive leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 5 years in a government contracting environment
• 3+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent senior accounting leadership role in a Gov Con services company (ideally $40M–$150M)
• Hands‑on experience with Deltek Costpoint as a power user, including involvement in configuration, month‑end close, and resolving accounting/system issues
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and DCAA requirements, including audit support and internal control expectations for government contractors
• Demonstrated experience improving financial processes, strengthening controls, and leading a small accounting team
• Certifications:
  
  CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant)