Controller - Government Contracting

Location

Rockville, MD | United States

Job description

Salary: $110,000 - 130,000/year

This position allows for 2 days per week remote / work from home.

We are seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee the accounting and administration functions for the company. Must have experience in Federal Government prime contracting, DCAA/ DCMA regulations and requirements. The Controller will provide guidance and leadership to the team.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead Point of Contact for all communications/negotiations with DCAA and DCMA.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other government contracting regulatory requirements.
• Prepare/review financial statements, cash flow projections, expense, and budget reports.
• Assist in preparing business and personal income tax returns.
• Develop cost and pricing proposals, strategies, and cost pools.
• Direct month-end and year-end closing, prepare accruals, reconciliations, and conduct variance analysis.
• Monitor internal controls and financial transactions to ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Conduct accounting policy and procedure reviews for independent and governmental requirement updates.
• Manage daily accounting operations, Key Performance Indicators, and deadlines.
• Oversee accounting department serving as point-of-contact for employees and executive team.
• Compare profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; make or oversee any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Work with the President and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities.
• Collaborate with other team members to achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with 3-5 years government contractor controller/ accounting experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification.
• 3-5 years of experience developing Government cost and pricing proposals.
• Ability to build, develop, manage, and mentor a high performing team.
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint.
• Expert knowledge of Service Contract Act, GAAP, and FAR regulations and requirements.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work within a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.

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