Financial Controller

The Controller is responsible for leading the company’s accounting, financial reporting, budgeting/rates/pricing support and compliance activities in a regulated government contracting environment. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records while supporting the CFO with reporting, audits, indirect rate management, and operational finance execution. The Controller will manage day-to-day accounting operations and serve as a key partner to the CFO, program management, contracts, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Acounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, billing, cash management, and month-end close

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP

• Maintain balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations and supporting schedules

• Support preparation of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting for management and corporate stakeholders

• Oversee and administer company 401(k) plan, including compliance, reporting, audits, and coordination with third-party administrators.

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings and payments (federal, state, and local), including reconciliations and year-end reporting.

• Manage sales and use tax compliance, registrations, and audit support.

• Oversee federal income tax compliance and coordination with external tax advisors for preparation and filing of corporate tax returns.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations and stay current on changes impacting the organization.

Government Contracting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements

• Support incurred cost submissions, audit requests, and DCAA/DCMA interactions

• Maintain compliant job cost accounting across cost-type, T&M, and fixed-price contracts

• Assist in development, monitoring, and optimization of indirect rate structures

• Provide variance analysis and insights to support program and operational decision making

Budgets, Rates & Pricing Support

• Support the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes

• Assist with forward pricing rates, pricing models, and proposal cost volumes

• Maintain supporting documentation for rates, pools, and bases

Internal Controls, Audit & Systems

• Ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively

• Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions as needed

• Maintain and enhance ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet) and related financial tools

• Document and improve accounting policies, procedures, and workflows

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and develop a small team of accounting and finance professionals

• Promote accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team

• Serve as a reliable extension of the CFO for operational finance execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

• Active Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license required

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience

• Prior experience in government contracting / defense industry (required)

• Demonstrated expertise in:

o General ledger, AP/AR, payroll, billing, and cash management o Project cost accounting and job cost reporting o Month-end close and financial statement preparation o FAR / CAS compliance and audit support o Indirect rate structures and incurred cost processes

• Experience working in a company with $30M–$150M annual revenue

• Strong understanding of job cost accounting and contract margin management

• Experience with GovCon ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar)

• Proven ability to operate in a hands-on, mid-market environment

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting M&A activities, acquisition integrations, or system transitions

• Prior experience interacting directly with DCAA/DCMA auditors

• Active or previous security clearance