About this opportunity
Robert Half lists this Controller opportunity in northern virginia, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job 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.
Qualifications:
• Active CPA preferred, 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.
Who can apply
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