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Cost Controller

Lensa
Arlington, VA Temporary
POSTED ON 11/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2025
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Cambridge International Systems, is seeking professionals in Arlington, VA. Apply via Lensa today!

When you join the Cambridge team, you are part of a skilled and talented global community that is united by a set of core values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. Join our team and help us confront today’s most threatening and complex obstacles!

Cambridge International Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Cost Controller supporting global Cambridge International Systems, Inc. reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES

This position will have an active role in assisting operations, financial reporting and analysis of cost and profit of government projects. Provides project management/administrative support for Program Management. Oversees cost control system, budgetary controls and monitors costs against parameter guidelines. Performs analysis and prepares reports to ensure that costs are recorded within government cost control guidelines. Helps develop budgets, financial forecasts and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as working capital analyses, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Works with the Accounting Director on the monthly closing process and various audit requests. Performs scheduled risk assessments to identify and mitigate cost risks. Instrumental in project setup and modifications in Costpoint and other information systems.

This role is pivotal to providing oversite of cost fluctuations and rate impacts. The Cost Controller is instrumental in identifying and implementing system improvements to reduce manual processing of data and improve accuracy and information.

Required Skills

  • Support user community with Deltek Costpoint support, reports and data requests
  • Analyze projects cost/results for accuracy, allocability, allowability and trends
  • Develop/support COGNOS reporting for Costpoint data output for user community
  • Perform cost controls standard procedures on multiple projects under multiple programs and customers
  • Produce, review, provide analysis of program and company financial reports
  • Support efforts Incurred Cost Submissions, Provisional Billing Rates, contract setup, close out support, etc.
  • Support monthly closing process
  • Prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual financial variances to actuals, forecast, budget, and prior year
  • Review, code and make recommendations on project commitments for project coding, personnel, and purchase requisitions/purchase orders
  • Oversees the billing and collection process
  • Review and approve invoices as needed, including cash application oversight
  • Collaborate with accounts payable on project invoices to our customers
  • Support all forms of data requests from DCAA, DCMA, external auditors and regulatory agencies
  • Perform special projects as needed

Required QUALIFICATIONS

  • 8 to 15 years’ experience with at least 5 years’ experience for a US Government Contractor
  • Advanced experience with Deltek Costpoint (8 years)
  • Experience in finance/costing for multi-entity organizations
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel experience
  • Bachelors in accounting, finance or related field (advanced degree a plus)

Travel Requirements

  • In rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Cambridge International Systems complies with Temporary Duty Station (TDY)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) vaccination requirements. If this position requires OCONUS travel (listed above), Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil lists applicable current vaccination requirements by location.

Office Setting

  • Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
  • Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
  • May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.

Benefits And Perks

Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below:

  • Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
  • 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Generous tuition & training assistance program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Sign-on bonuses
  • Referral bonuses
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Community involvement & outreach
  • Wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tickets at Work

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More About Us

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through diverse collaboration. Our team is comprised of unique individuals, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance with the application process, please visit https://cbridgeinc.com/accessibility/ for information on how to request assistance.

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