Controller

About Our Client: Known for being a Best Place to Work and a People First company, our client is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in providing innovative solutions and world-class services to Federal Government clients. They are a fast-growing digital services company supporting mission-driven government organizations. Their success is built on a strong culture, exceptional people, and a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for their clients.

Their employees have voted them a 'Best Place to Work' 9 times, and they are an INC 5000 recipient for being one of the fastest growing businesses in the United States.

Company Values: Outcomes with Speed | Own the Work and the Results | Respect People. Speak Directly. | Stay Curious. Enjoy the Journey.

What You’ll Do

Our client is seeking a Controller to join their team. The Controller will own day-to-day accounting operations, including close management and timing, reconciliations, and accruals. The Controller has a Financial Analyst who will report to them and help with journal entries, AR/AP, and more. The controller is responsible for reviewing the Financial Analyst's work for completeness and accuracy. This role has the opportunity for the Controller to be involved with budgeting, financial modeling, and forecasting. This role requires deep experience in government contract accounting. Unanet ERP experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Close

• Own the general ledger and lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Oversee one (1) Financial Analyst and ensure accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management

Government Contract Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31 cost principles and DCAA requirements
• Develop, monitor, and maintain indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A)
• Prepare and support incurred cost submissions (ICS) and related schedules
• Ensure compliant labor cost accounting, timekeeping, and expense allocation
• Review contract terms for proper accounting and billing treatment

Billing, Revenue & Cash Flow

• Oversee billing for cost-plus, T&M, and fixed-price government contracts
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and contract terms
• Monitor unbilled receivables, contract funding limits, and billing timeliness
• Actively manage cash flow, including billing and collections performance

Systems & Internal Controls

• Serve as the primary owner of the Unanet accounting and billing system
• Ensure proper system configuration for contracts, rates, labor categories, and reporting
• Design and maintain internal controls appropriate for a lean organization
• Document and improve accounting and compliance processes as the company scales

Audits & External Relationships

• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors and DCAA
• Lead annual financial statement audits and support government audits
• Coordinate audit responses and corrective actions
• Manage relationships with banks, tax advisors, and insurance providers

Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Lead and develop a small accounting team
• Partner with operations, contracts, and HR to support program performance
• Present financial results to executive leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a government services or government contracting environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR Part 31, and DCAA compliance
• Manager or senior accountant experience

Preferred Experience

• CPA
• Experience in a $10M–$50M government services firm
• Experience supporting growth or scaling finance operations
• Hands-on Unanet experience required (GL, billing, reporting, and rate structures)

Benefits

• Awarded Best Place to Work 9 times!
• Competitive compensation and market-leading bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits where a significant portion of the premium is subsidized by our client. For qualifying high deductible health plans, they also contributes towards a Health Reimbursement Account to cover eligible medical expenses
• Company-provided healthcare concierge assistance to help explain your coverage in plain language; help you find, choose, and schedule quality care; and address billing, benefit, or claims concerns, potentially saving hours of your time
• 401(k) retirement plan where the company contributes dollar for dollar up to 3 percent, and 50 cents on the dollar for the 4th and 5th percent, with immediate entry and immediate vesting
• 20 days of PTO accumulated per calendar year
• 11paid holidays
• Bereavement, jury duty, parental (maternity/paternity/adoption), and military leaves
• Sabbatical programs
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life, accidental, and indemnity income replacement benefits
• Professional development reimbursement
• Health club reimbursement
• Matching donation program and annual philanthropic activities
• Pet insurance
• And more!