Controller, Management, Financial Manager

Overview

Note: To be considered for this position, you must be in the Washington DC/Reston, VA area or be willing to relocate to the Washington DC/Reston, VA area.

At C5MI, our mission is simple yet bold: deliver enterprise-grade business process transformations that enable automation, efficiency, and sustainability across complex supply chains. We re your allies, not consultants. We help organizations move beyond incremental improvements and embrace future-ready strategies. Through world-class IT solutions, we optimize and connect supply chain and manufacturing processes globally - combining process expertise with advanced technology to unlock measurable results and lasting impact.

Our employees are key to our success, so we strive to be more than just a team; we’re a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:

• Challenge – We believe in challenging the present – it’s the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it’s said). Incremental won’t win.
• Have Fun
  – We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
• All In
  – You can’t fake passion – show your energy. Own it – take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team’s true potential.
• Never Forget the Customer
  – We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true – no BS.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done)– We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we deliver high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
• Empower
  – Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.

Position Summary: The Controller is responsible for leading financial operations as we scale rapidly across both government and commercial sectors. They will be responsible for the integrity of financial operations, compliance, controls, and reporting while building a high-performing team aligned to our strategic growth goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Leads the development and scaling of a high-performing finance team; fosters a data-driven culture, continuous improvement, automation, and transparency.
• Oversees the core accounting functions: accounts payable/receivable, billing, payroll, month-end closing, financial reporting, and risk management, with indirect oversight of budgeting and forecasting. Ensures consistency in month-end close and analysis of financial results.
• Drives accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with federal contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS, CAS).
• Manages revenue recognition in line with ASC 606 and project-based accounting methodologies.
• Leads audits and compliance activities with external agencies, including DCAA, CPA firms, and government regulators.
• Prepares and manages indirect rate budgets, incurred cost submissions, and forward pricing models.
• Maintains general ledger and balance sheet accuracy; manages internal controls and ensures compliance across all accounting functions.
• Serves as liaison with third-party advisors (audit, legal, tax) and internal stakeholders (executive team, program leaders).
• Oversees ERP/financial system integrity and upgrades; leads efforts to streamline and modernize financial operations.
• Ensures timely submission of all federal, state, and local tax requirements.
• Provides clear company-wide…