High Growth Government Contractor (Alexandria/REMOTE) Controller ($150-200k salary + bonus)
Company Overview: Our client is a rapidly scaling Government Contractor focused on technical engineering with plans to double/triple in size the next three years through M&A and then seek private equity backing. The company has operations around the US, revenue around $30M, and an excellent, visionary management/C-Suite team. The company currently has a small accounting/finance team with set plans to bolster the group. The organization operates on a REMOTE work schedule.
Role Summary: The company is seeking a Controller to oversee daily accounting and finance operations as their current Controller is retiring. The role will oversee 2+ staff, be responsible for financial statements, DCAA incurred cost submissions, AP/AR, general ledger duties, and more. The ideal profile including gov con industry knowledge from companies $50M or more in revenue, experience building teams, and someone who can operate within a shifting environment. Comp range between $150-200k salary + bonus (as well as 401k Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing) **Candidate must be able to obtain DoD clearance**
Responsibilities:
Responsible for Corporate Accounting policies and procedures; to ensure timely, accurate and reliable financial information
Direct responsibility for financial reporting, general ledger, payroll, time charging, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, DCAA compliance and the integrity of the accounting records and accounting system
Responsible for the daily oversight of the accounting area and the monthly general ledger closing to include recruiting, training and developing staff
Coordinate the annual financial review with external auditors
Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve processes, costs controls and allow for successful audits
Responsible for Government compliance filings with DCAA, to include submission for incurred cost proposal and indirect provisional billing rates
Manage DCAA audits and correspondence to include the Pre and Post Accounting System audits and the Incurred Costs audits
Responsible for the cash management to include banking relationship, reporting, cash flow projections and review of the bank statement
Assist human resources with health and benefit programs by providing financial strategies and reconciliation of benefit accounts
Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 31- Contract Cost Principals and Procedures, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) payroll regulations
Experience with various contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP, etc.)
Merger & Acquisition experience
Experience with pricing proposals, both building them and analysis of submitted proposals
Experience with DCAA Audits and Incurrent Cost Submissions