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Senior Controller – GovCon
AccountingDepartment.com. Manage several staff members, including Accounting Managers and Accountants .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage several staff members, including Accounting Managers and Accountants
- Provide outsourced controllership and advisory services to various clients
- Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, policies, and procedures
- Ensure accurate and timely financial statements compliant with DCAA, FAR, CAS, and GAAP
- Review monthly financial reports for accuracy
- Implement internal processes and controls to reduce risk
- Prepare and manage client budgets, cash forecasts, KPIs, and monthly financial reports
- Manage month-end closing and issue monthly financial reports to clients
- Maintain understanding of financial reporting, contracts, and general ledger structures
- Ensure information is entered correctly into QuickBooks and ICAT
- Identify budget variances and report significant variances to clients
- Conduct regular client conference calls to review strategy, needs, and operational changes
- Gather tax-related information for external tax return preparation
- Coordinate information for annual external audits or reviews
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
- Review and approve monthly and quarterly tax filings
- Complete special projects requested by clients
- Monitor budget performance and provide insights into trends, risks, and growth opportunities
- Partner with client senior leadership on financial and operational analysis
- Lead virtual accounting professionals across multiple clients
- Support, train, motivate, mentor, and conduct performance reviews for accounting specialists
- Conduct team meetings and update or develop procedures and policies
- Enforce internal controls and verify staff compliance
- Provide strategic guidance to the senior leadership team
- Recommend and implement best practices
- Assist with interviewing and onboarding new team members
- Collaborate with other Senior Controllers on best practices and knowledge sharing
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience
- 5+ years in public accounting and 5+ years in private industry
- 5 years supervisory experience
- Government contracting industry experience
- Solid understanding of federal contracts, full accrual accounting, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and set daily, weekly, and monthly priorities
- Adaptive leadership style and passion for mentoring staff
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with hands-on accounting for small to medium-sized businesses
- Technical and analytical focus with proactive problem-solving ability
- Ability to research and suggest proper accounting solutions
- Ability to make quick decisions based on knowledge and experience
- Ability to acclimate to various client environments
- Strong experience with QuickBooks, ICAT, and/or other accounting software packages
- High degree of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel
- Ability to travel when necessary
- Resume and cover letter required, including salary requirements in the cover letter
Benefits
Comp & perks- 100% Remote, W-2 position
- Compressed work week option available
- Self-Managed paid time off and paid holidays
- Group Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Accident Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Participation in a company wide annual bonus incentive plan
- $25 monthly internet stipend
- Virtual employee groups, clubs, and activities throughout the year
- Casual dress
- Career continuity for military spouses during relocation or PCS
- Family-friendly company culture
- Flexible work-life balance
- Career growth opportunities