Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Job Summary:

The Controller reports to the CFO and is an integral member of the corporate leadership team. The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company. The Controller will establish and maintain the company’s overall accounting systems, procedures, and policies in support of the company’s strategic objectives and processes.

• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include general ledger, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
• Oversees accounting-related training programs and identifies training needs.

• Devise and oversee implementation of accounting policy
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Implements and maintains all aspects of the Company’s enterprise resource planning system and facilitates training for employees as appropriate.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Supervise the monthly close process, monthly billings to customers, collection of accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, expense reporting and payroll.
• Present financial reports and control matters to executive leadership.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Leads pricing strategy and cost/price proposal development for new business pursuits and contract modifications, in coordination with Business Development and Contracts, along with financial analysis emphasizing capital investments and contract negotiations.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit, and works with external tax preparers on the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements.
• Work with program and project managers to evaluate budget and forecast comparisons.
• Files quarterly and annual reports with the regulatory agencies as required.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Partner with the CFO on financial reporting, planning, and risk management.
• Promote and institute process improvement initiatives throughout the close and reporting cycle.

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Deep expertise in GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and the ERP and close-automation platforms modern finance teams rely on.
• Experience with Unanet (or comparable Gov Con-specific ERP/timekeeping systems) strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong knowledge of DFARS, FAR as well as DCAA and DCMA compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools to accounting close, reconciliation, or reporting processes to improve efficiency and support scalability, a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in government contract pricing, including cost volume development, indirect rate structuring (fringe, overhead, G&A), and cost- or price-based proposal strategies for competitive bids and task orders.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation strongly…