Position Description:
Columbia Technology Partners is a technology and management consulting company in search of a Mid-Senior level Comptroller to play a vital role in managing financial operations. We are looking for someone with a vast accounting background and government contracting experience. We are looking for a motivated, self-starter candidate, with demonstrated ability to handle deliverables with various levels of complexity. The candidate shall be extremely organized, and tedious about record keeping. This is a Hybrid Role, offering a flexible work environment for the right candidate.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Experience with DCAA and DCMA regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Experience with monthly closing and reconciliations.
• Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Project).
• Minimum of five years' experience with Government contracts.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Unanet (ERP Platform).
• US Citizen

Responsibilities:

• The accountant will be responsible for managing and reporting the company's financial information to include the preparation of balance sheets, statements of income, and statements of cash flow, etc., as required by our government customers and regulators, cohort businesses and the company president.
• Strong understanding of government contracting including compliance with the FAR, DCAA Compliance, etc.
• Prepare, review, validate the trial balance and all associated subledgers.
• Prepare, verify, and submit Government FAR/DFAR required reports.
• Develop internal reports as required.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures.
• Prepare budgets in coordination with senior management.
• Support the development and tracking of Annual Operating Plans
• Identify, develop, and implement Accounting and Finance SOPs, controls, and processes.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Communicate with senior management on the organization's financial status, issues and changing regulations.
• Strong experience with Office365, including efficiency in Excel, and Word.
• Preparation of a timely, complete and accurate set of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and other related reports reflecting all the firm's activities in a manner commensurate with the relevant legislation and regulation and subject to internal guidelines set from time to time by the CFO and/or Board of Directors.
• Implement continuous systems and financial audit procedures to modify compliance to GAAP and government regulatory requirements and incorporate robust controls over processes and systems and automate when possible.
• Writing, reviewing and maintaining the company's accounting policies, procedures and controls based on best accounting practice, aligning with GAAP.
• Ensure adequate procedures and supervision over the preparation of various tax returns including federal and state income taxes.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of revenue and expenses.
• Manage payroll processing.
• Lead the AP and Expense reimbursement process ensuring prompt and accurate payments of payables.
• Lead the AR and the collection process ensuring prompt and accurate invoicing, posting of invoices and cash receipts.
• Prepare or review accurate accruals at period end, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is available and filed centrally.
• Manage the monthly general ledger close process including maintenance of a monthly checklist as well as generation, reconciliation and analysis of corporate accounting reports.
• Establish and implement accounting policies, procedures and reporting for the organization to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting.
• Work closely with the business to ensure that accounting procedures are followed at all times and that adequate information is provided (such as invoices, revenue recognition, new fixed asset support etc.) in a timely manner to ensure proper and timely recording of related activity.
• Collaborate with members of the finance team to understand their core function and business requirements to resolve any accounting/reporting issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns as well as estimated payments.
• Work with external auditors to plan and coordinate annual audits.

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.