DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - CONTROLLER

Director of Finance / Controller

Burlington MA

Salary $160,000–$180,000 Annually

Government Contracting experience a plus

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead financial operations, accounting, reporting, and project finance for a growing organization supporting government and national security contracts. This leadership role is responsible for developing the Finance team, strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate brings extensive accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in government contracting or project-based accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance and Accounting team, establishing priorities, performance expectations, and departmental goals.

• Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly financial statements.

• Direct financial reporting, analyze results and variances, and communicate key findings to senior management.

• Manage project accounting, including revenue and cost tracking, contract funding, task orders, billing, and financial performance reporting.

• Ensure accurate and timely government contract invoicing, contract modifications, funding updates, and contract closeouts.

• Coordinate government contract reporting, including GSA reporting, incurred cost submissions, and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits and inquiries.

• Establish and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and audit-ready financial records.

• Oversee payroll administration, labor distribution, employee accounting records, benefits coordination, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) administration.

• Coordinate annual financial, retirement plan, and workers’ compensation audits.

• Partner with senior leadership, project managers, and Human Resources to support business decisions, improve financial processes, and maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of accounting operations experience, with demonstrated leadership and management capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.

• Experience managing multiple accounting functions and leading a team.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with government contracting, Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, or other federal contracts.

• Familiarity with Unanet Enterprise or similar project accounting software.

• Experience with DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, government contract billing, and compliance requirements.

• Experience administering payroll systems, employee benefits, and ESOP plans.

• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.

Additional Information

• Location: Milton, Massachusetts

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Salary: $160,000–$180,000 annually

• Travel: Minimal

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume to [email protected] for consideration.

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