Corporate Controller

Financial Controller (Remote, EST hours required)

The Controller is responsible for managing the daily accounting functions as well as participating in the planning, analysing, and reporting of the organization’s overall financial performance. As a member of the Mission Essential Enterprise Shared Services group, this position will support all Mission Essential companies. The position will bring accounting and financial expertise to assist the organization in achieving short‑term and long‑term expectations and goals.

The position will need to be able to work independently and stay up to date with industry.

• Ensure that the performance of the accounting functions operate within the policies and procedures as established by the company.
• Ensure that the accounting functions perform successfully against the requirements as specified by the company’s contractual relationships.
• Ensure that the month‑end closing is completed timely and accurately.
• Participate in preparing and analyzing monthly financial statement packages including preparation of specialty reports as required by CFO, Department Heads, and Business Line owners.
• Lead and manage a team of accounting and compliance professionals in ensuring that the daily, monthly, and annual responsibilities are completed accurately and timely.
• Ensure that all accounting‑related systems are properly maintained and enhanced when required.
• Establish and maintain departmental process controls and lead a systematic effort of continuous improvement for the area.
• Partner and coordinate with the external auditors to ensure the annual audit of the year‑end financial statements is supported and completed successfully in a timely fashion.
• Administer and oversee the treasury function, banking requirements, external reporting, global payments, and related accounting entries.
• Review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, vouchers, and accounts payable vendors.
• Plan, schedule, and assign duties to employees to ensure the most efficient use of personnel.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and FAR government regulations.
• Interface with government auditors and provide audit support to ensure government understanding of financial data, methodology and applicability under appropriate government regulations.
• Oversee administration of company credit card programs.
• Ensure compliance with company federal, state, & local tax requirements.
• Ensure that the accounting department complies with and meets or exceeds the requirements necessary for supporting corporate certifications.
• Conduct performance appraisal reviews, provide merit recommendations, and approve/schedule request for time off.
• Interview job applicants and recommend candidates for employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be detail oriented, exercise sound judgment and possess interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the enterprise.
• Self‑motivated person with a positive, professional attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in business related field from accredited institution.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Ten or more (10+) years of related work experience.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work in a fast‑paced, complex, and dynamic environment, with competing priorities, as well as manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Office specifically Excel, Word, Sharepoint, and Power point.
• High proficiency in price modeling and data analysis in MS Excel.
• Deep knowledge of FAR & CAS.

• Specific knowledge of and experience with corporate accounting and financial reporting management in the Government Contracting industry.
• Specific knowledge of and experience with compliance related documentation, testing, audit, and remediation procedures in the Government Contracting industry.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Government Administration

Salary: $ – $ (Washington, DC). Remote working with EST hours required.