Controller (GovCon Accounting/Finance)

Description

S&P Consultants is a proud veteran-owned small business that delivers trusted, mission-ready electronic health care systems and enterprise resource planning solutions that empower federal, state, and local agencies. S&P’s work is grounded in integrity, a genuine commitment to our people, a focus on delivering exceptional value, and a belief in transparent communication. These core values guide every decision we make and shape how we work with clients, partners, and each other. Learn more at www.spfed.com.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Controller with strong prior experience in government contracting environments to join our team and play a key role in expanding and optimizing our financial and accounting operations. Experience with growing small businesses and/or consulting/Health IT companies is a big plus.

The Controller reports directly to the CFO and is responsible for owning and actively executing the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and disciplined execution of core finance processes.

This role serves as the operational leader of the accounting and finance function, with responsibility for the general ledger, month-end close, cash management, payroll oversight, billing integrity, and compliance with GAAP and applicable government contracting requirements. The Controller partners closely with Program Operations to ensure alignment between project data and financial outcomes, while maintaining ownership of accounting operations and financial reporting.

The Controller works closely with the CFO, who retains responsibility for strategic financial leadership, budgeting and forecasting, financial planning and analysis, banking relationships, growth initiatives, and executive-level financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

• Own and actively execute core general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and maintenance of financial data.
• Lead and drive the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and a consistent close timeline.
• Prepare and review key close schedules, including revenue recognition, labor distributions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure all financial data is accurate and audit-ready.
  
  

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and finalize monthly financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
• Deliver financial reporting, variance analysis, and key performance metrics to leadership.
• Ensure consistency, clarity, and reliability of financial reporting outputs.
  
  

Billing, Revenue & Accounts Receivable

• Maintain direct involvement in billing processes, including review and escalation support for invoice preparation and submission.
• Ensure invoices are accurate, compliant with contract terms, and aligned with underlying labor and cost data.
• Oversee accounts receivable activity, collections, and resolution of complex billing issues.
• Own revenue recognition and ensure alignment between contract data, billing, and financial reporting.
• Partner closely with Program Operations to ensure billing inputs, labor data, supporting documentation, and other invoice-related information are accurate and aligned with contract requirements prior to invoicing.
  
  

Payroll & Labor Costing

• Own and oversee the payroll process, including review and approval of payroll runs.
• Ensure accurate alignment between timekeeping, payroll, and labor cost allocation across contracts and indirect cost pools.
• Maintain integrity of labor distribution and payroll-related financial reporting.
• Support resolution of payroll-related issues and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Partner with People Operations to ensure employee data, compensation updates, and time-related inputs are accurately reflected in payroll processing.
• Ensure accurate integration of timekeeping and labor data provided by Program Operations into payroll and financial reporting.
  
  

Accounts Payable, Expenses & Disbursements

• Oversee and support execution of accounts payable and expense reimbursement processes.
• Final approval and release of ACH payments, including resolution of any exceptions.
• Actively manage disbursements and support execution of vendor and subcontractor payments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and federal cost allowability guidelines.
  
  

Cash Management & Banking

• Own day-to-day cash management, including monitoring cash position and liquidity needs.
• Administer banking platforms and payment controls while supporting the CFO with banking relationships.
• Execute and oversee cash disbursements in alignment with cash flow priorities.
• Monitor daily cash position and provide cash flow information to support the CFO's forecasting process.
  
  

Compliance, Tax & Registrations

• Own coordination of tax and compliance activities, including payroll taxes, 1099s, W-2s, and state registrations.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of required filings and compliance obligations.
• Maintain alignment with FAR, DCAA, and other federal contracting requirements.
• Support audits and ensure documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready.
• Maintain ownership of corporate insurance programs, including policy management, renewals, broker relationships, and alignment with contractual requirements.
  
  

Systems & Process Execution

• Maintain the integrity of accounting data within Unanet and related systems, including alignment between project data and the general ledger.
• Execute and continuously improve accounting workflows, processes, and controls.
• Document and maintain SOPs and the close calendar.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  
  

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Manage and support the finance team, providing clear direction, development, and oversight.
• Serve as the escalation point for financial, billing, payroll, and operational issues.
• Serve as primary point of contact with accounting/audit firm and consulting services (for example, Unanet support firm)
• Collaborate with Program Operations and People Operations to ensure labor, project, and workforce data are accurately incorporated into financial processes, while maintaining ownership of billing, financial reporting, revenue recognition, and accounting compliance.
  
  

Requirements

• 10 years of accounting/finance experience with increasing responsibility; prior experience in a team leadership role is required
• Direct experience in government contracting (GovCon) finance, including familiarity with FAR and DCAA requirements
• Experience leading full-cycle accounting and financial operations in a hands-on role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent government contracting and accounting experience may be considered in lieu of formal education; CPA is a plus
• Due to federal contracting requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens based in the United States
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a consulting or professional services environment; health IT is a plus
• Experience with Unanet and/or Paylocity (equivalent ERP and payroll system experience is required)
• Experience building or scaling finance functions in a growing small business environment
  
  

Additional Details

• Works remotely (occasional travel for team meetings may be required)
• Salary at S&P is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $155,000 - $190,000 (annualized USD). This represents the estimated salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Additionally, S&P’s total compensation package also includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401K, holidays, and paid time off. This posting will remain open for 120 days or until filled
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any category protected by federal, state, or local laws.