Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).

Job Title: Controller – Government Contracting (Part-Time)

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Government Contract Controller. As the Government Contract Controller, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing financial accounting, reporting and compliance matters related to the government contracting environment including but not limited to the day-to-day accounting and cash flow maintenance.

Responsibilities:

 • Serve as the primary point of contact for all financial matters related to government contracts.

 • Oversee the financial aspects of government contract administration, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

 • Ensure compliance with government regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. Prepare all necessary work papers to complete monthly and yearly financial statements for year-end CPA review.

• General ledger account analysis and reconciliation (journal entries, etc.).
• Bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Advise management about company insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.

• Manage, prepare, and file reports for federal and state filing of tax returns including monthly sales tax.

• Maintain asset list and depreciation schedule.

• Manage and monitor project budgets, expenditures, and cash flows, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Collaborate with project managers, contract administrators, and other stakeholders to develop and review project budgets and cost estimates.

 • Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to optimize project profitability and cost efficiency.

• Maintain accounting system to accurately capture, track, and report financial data for government contracts and daily accounting operations.

 • Perform regular audits of financial records to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with government regulations and company policies.

 • Facilitate and support external audits and tax return preparation; act as liaison with external auditors, bankers, Federal/State representatives, etc. by providing requested documentation and addressing audit findings.

Job Location: Suffolk, VA

Type position: Part-Time

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with 3-5 years government contractor controller/ accounting experience.
• 3-5 years of experience developing Government cost and pricing proposals.
• Ability to build, develop, manage, and mentor a high performing team.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP, DCAA, and FAR regulations and requirements.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work within a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online accounting or similar accounting system.

Security Clearance: None

Education: Bachelor’s degree 

• SimIS, Inc. is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer

** The job description and experience listed are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities and skills required. Company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove responsibilities and assign other duties as necessary.**