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Director of Accounting / Controller

MKS2 Technologies
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026
Director of Accounting / Controller
 
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. Headquartered in Austin, TX we have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
 
 
Our client is is looking for a Director of Accounting with a detailed knowledge government contract compliance with advanced understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)   / Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), experience with supporting DCAA audits, preparation of Incurred Costs Submissions, indirect rates and cost pools, Cost Accounting Disclosure Statements.
 
Essential Job Functions: Demonstrated strength with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems, including general ledger, cost pools and services centers set up and processing, sales tax, fixed assets, lease accounting, property taxes, gross receipts taxes, and accounting for self-insured medical expenses.
 
Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of progressive experience in the federal contracting industry. CPA with strong background in GAAP. Minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience. Strong knowledge or Gov’t contracts types CPFF, CPAF & CPIF, CPFH, FFP, T&M and related accounting revenue recognition issues.  
 
Prior controllership experience highly desirable with oversight of payroll. Demonstrated strength with UKG or similar Human Resources/Payroll Systems. Knowledge of processing Restricted Stock Units, Option, Phantom Stock Units, and Stock Appreciation Rights through payroll. Experience with Financial Reporting Internal and External. Client side leadership supporting external financial audits.
 
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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