Corporate Controller

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed government contractor in Fairfax, Virginia. This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in the finance team, supporting organizational growth and contributing to strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, providing technical expertise and hands-on guidance to drive financial reporting, systems enhancements, and integration processes.Responsibilities:• Oversee consolidated financial reporting for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for private equity stakeholders, including detailed flux analysis.• Lead accounting system upgrades and transformations to align with organizational growth and acquisition activities.• Support merger and acquisition processes, managing the integration of new entities into the financial structure.• Implement best practices for systems and data integration to streamline financial reporting and consolidation.• Manage external audits and tax compliance, fostering strong relationships with external partners.• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax reporting to ensure compliance with regulations.• Collaborate with business unit controllers to align accounting functions with organizational objectives.• Develop and oversee the preparation of consolidated budgets and rolling forecasts.• Analyze revenue, expenses, and margins to optimize project profitability and guide senior leadership in achieving financial goals.Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.Please respond in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for immediate consideration for this fast-moving opportunity or one of our other immediate openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.• Extensive knowledge of government contract accounting and compliance requirements.• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is highly preferred.• Proven expertise in consolidated financial reporting and GAAP compliance.• Experience in private equity-backed organizations is advantageous.• Strong technical skills and familiarity with financial systems such as NetSuite, Business Central, or Oracle.• Background in public accounting and audit, with a focus on federal government contracts.• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and system enhancements to support organizational growth.Job typePerm