Controller

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and government contract compliance activities for a growing organization. This role oversees the general ledger, month-end close, and overall accounting processes while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership and manage a multi-location accounting team. This position will play a key role in supporting external audits, financial reporting requirements, and the continued enhancement of accounting systems, processes, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of driving process improvements, implementing financial systems, and building scalable accounting operations in a fast-paced environment. The salary range for this position is $180-235k, plus bonus and equity compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, monthly close coordination, account reconciliations, and oversight of financial accuracy.

• Produce monthly financial statements and management reporting packages, including analysis of operating results, balance sheet activity, cash flow, and project performance.

• Establish, document, and refine accounting procedures, internal controls, and policy standards to support consistency and reliable financial reporting.

• Act as the primary accounting contact for quarterly reporting support, annual external audits, and preparation of audit-ready schedules and documentation.

• Manage complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, contract-related accounting, accruals, labor costs, and cost allocation structures.

• Ensure accounting practices align with government contracting requirements by maintaining compliant job cost records across cost-type, time-and-materials, and fixed-price contracts.

• Coordinate tax compliance activities by tracking filing deadlines and providing complete, accurate data to external partners for federal, state, franchise, and sales/use tax reporting.

• Lead accounting support for system and process enhancements, including Deltek Costpoint optimization, automation efforts, and workflow standardization initiatives.

• Supervise and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement across the team.

Requirements

• CPA, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience with responsibility for operational accounting and financial reporting.

• Strong background in government contractor accounting, U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and regulated compliance environments.

• Proven expertise in general ledger management, month-end close, accounts payable, billing, and payroll oversight.

• Industry experience in defense, aerospace, national security, technology, or other government contracting settings.

• Demonstrated leadership ability, with strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.

• Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems, with Deltek Costpoint experience strongly preferred.

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