Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Controller (Finance)

Saalex is seeking a Controller in Washington DC or Lexington Park, MD. The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance functions of the organization. This position ensures compliance with all applicable tax and accounting regulations and manages the preparation and filing of all necessary financial statements. The successful candidate has excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles and processes.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $160k-$200k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Remote position

• Accounts Payable & Receivable
  Oversee AP/AR processing, including invoices and payments, ensuring proper documentation.
• General Ledger & Account Reconciliations
  Oversee the general ledger, ensuring the accuracy of all financial transactions, and review account reconciliations to clear reconciling items promptly.
• Payroll Support
  Understand payroll process and approve payroll, ensuring accuracy in bi‑weekly entries.
• Data Accuracy
  Monitor and verify the accuracy of all financial transactions.
• Audit Support
  Serve as the primary liaison for external audits, including DCAA and independent CPA firms; maintain and enhance internal controls to support DCAA audit readiness.
• Compliance
  Oversee and ensure compliance with internal policies, FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Rate Submittals
  Prepare, review, and submit incurred cost submissions (ICS), provisional billing rates, and forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs).
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
  Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, or anomalies and recommend corrective action; prepare and review all financial statements and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Financial Guidance
  Provide financial insights to department heads to align decisions with organizational goals.
• Cash Flow Management
  Manage cash register operations and forecast cash flow.
• Team Leadership
  Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing direct oversight and support.

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive government contract accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and DCAA/DCMA/FAR/CAS regulations.
• Experience with cost‑reimbursable, T&M, and firm‑fixed‑price contracts.
• Software proficiency:
  Deltek Costpoint, ADP, Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Hands‑on experience setting up and maintaining government‑compliant accounting systems for job costing and financial management.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.

• DoD experience preferred.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA license (preferred).

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements include US citizenship, a security investigation, etc.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan