Controller

Job details Employee-owned Southern California engineering and defense technology company seeks a Controller to lead accounting, GovCon compliance, DCAA audits, ASC 606 revenue recognition, Costpoint operations, payroll, billing and financial reporting. CPA preferred. Salary: $200,000 - $240,000 per year About the Opportunity We're partnering with an established, employee-owned engineering and technology company seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting organization. This highly visible leadership role will oversee financial reporting, payroll, billing, government contract compliance, and a well-established accounting team while partnering closely with executive leadership to support continued growth. Why join us? Employee ownership (ESOP participation) Company-funded 401(k) contribution Leadership role with direct influence on company operations Stable government contractor with long-term contracts Opportunity to modernize accounting processes and systems Strong work/life balance and flexible scheduling Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits Responsibilities Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. Manage and mentor an established accounting team, including accounting managers, staff accountants, payroll, billing, accounts payable, and related functions. Oversee financial reporting, budgeting support, cash flow forecasting, and executive financial analysis. Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards for long-term project and contract accounting. Maintain compliance with FAR, DFARS, DCAA, and other government contracting regulations. Lead DCAA audit readiness, incurred cost submissions, indirect rate support, and government compliance activities. Oversee payroll administration and DCAA-compliant timekeeping processes. Ensure accurate project accounting, labor allocations, indirect rate calculations, and contract billing. Oversee federal, state, sales, property tax, and business license compliance. Manage equity ownership accounting and related reporting requirements. Strengthen internal controls and continuously improve accounting processes, systems, and workflow automation. Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives and operational improvements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. CPA preferred (CMA or MBA also considered). 8+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience. At least 4 years leading accounting within a Government Contracting (GovCon), Aerospace, or Defense organization. Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, FAR, DFARS, and DCAA compliance requirements. Experience leading DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, and indirect rate calculations. Experience with project accounting, government contract billing, and cost accounting. Advanced experience with GovCon ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint strongly preferred). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong leadership, communication, and process improvement experience. U.S. Citizenship required. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot