This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Controller (GovCon Accounting/Finance) based in the United States.
This is a hands-on leadership role at the center of a growing government contracting organization’s financial operations. The Controller will own day-to-day accounting execution while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls across the full financial cycle. Acting as the operational backbone of the finance function, this role oversees close processes, financial reporting, billing integrity, payroll oversight, and cash management. You will work closely with Program Operations and People Operations to ensure financial data aligns with contract and workforce activity. The role also partners directly with executive leadership, translating financial results into actionable insights while maintaining strict compliance with GAAP, FAR, and DCAA requirements. This is an ideal opportunity for a GovCon finance professional who thrives in a high-accountability, detail-driven environment with both operational depth and cross-functional influence.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Controller (GovCon Accounting/Finance) based in the United States.
This is a hands-on leadership role at the center of a growing government contracting organization’s financial operations. The Controller will own day-to-day accounting execution while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls across the full financial cycle. Acting as the operational backbone of the finance function, this role oversees close processes, financial reporting, billing integrity, payroll oversight, and cash management. You will work closely with Program Operations and People Operations to ensure financial data aligns with contract and workforce activity. The role also partners directly with executive leadership, translating financial results into actionable insights while maintaining strict compliance with GAAP, FAR, and DCAA requirements. This is an ideal opportunity for a GovCon finance professional who thrives in a high-accountability, detail-driven environment with both operational depth and cross-functional influence.
Accountabilities:
- Own and execute full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Lead accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, including preparation of monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and performance metrics.
- Oversee billing, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable processes, ensuring compliance with contract terms and alignment with project and labor data.
- Manage payroll oversight and labor cost allocation, ensuring accurate integration between timekeeping, payroll systems, and indirect cost pools.
- Supervise accounts payable, expense reimbursements, vendor payments, and disbursements while ensuring policy and federal compliance.
- Own cash management activities, including daily liquidity monitoring, cash disbursements, and banking platform administration.
- Coordinate tax filings, payroll tax compliance, 1099s, W-2s, and state registrations while supporting audit readiness and documentation accuracy.
- Maintain accounting system integrity and continuously improve financial processes, controls, SOPs, and reporting workflows.
- Provide leadership to finance staff and act as escalation point for accounting, payroll, billing, and operational financial issues.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility in a hands-on Controller or senior accounting role.
- Strong prior experience in government contracting finance, including familiarity with FAR, DCAA compliance, and federal cost accounting principles.
- Proven ability to manage full-cycle accounting operations, including close, reporting, billing, payroll, and compliance functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent GovCon experience may be considered; CPA is a plus.
- Must be a U.S. citizen based in the United States due to federal contracting requirements.
- Experience in consulting, professional services, or health IT environments is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with ERP and payroll systems such as Unanet and Paylocity (or equivalent platforms).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and compliance discipline.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented small business environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and executive leadership teams.
- Competitive salary range: $155,000 – $190,000 annually
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Remote work flexibility with occasional travel for team collaboration
- Opportunity to shape and scale a growing government contracting finance function
- Exposure to complex federal contracting environments and enterprise-level financial operations
- Professional growth within a mission-driven, high-impact organization.