Controller

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.