Controller

Controller Location: Chevy Chase, MD (Onsite 5 days a week) Compensation: $170,000-$190,000 Industry: Government Contracting Job Type: Direct Hire Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is conducting a search for an experienced Controller on behalf of a well-established government contractor with over $150M in annual revenue and 600+ employees. This is a highly visible role and works directly with senior leadership. This role is expected to be onsite 5 days a week with the potential for 1 day remote over time. Primary Responsibilities Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, and financial reporting. Lead and develop a team of approximately 10-12 accounting professionals. Oversee month-end close, financial statement preparation, and management reporting. Perform and review monthly balance sheet account analyses. Prepare and review cash, AP discount, and capitalization reports. Review and approve applications for new credit arrangements. File necessary returns quarterly for federal fuel credits. Manage audit, tax, compliance, and internal control activities. Assist with the preparation of Branch financial analyses as well as internal audits of the Branches as needed. Supervise/handle international payroll/correspondence and audits. Perform financial analysis and provide reporting and recommendations to executive leadership. Drive process improvements and ensure adherence to government contracting regulations and accounting standards. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience. Prior Controller experience within a government contracting environment. Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA compliance, and government contract accounting. Experience with Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, or similar government contracting ERP systems. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Strong analytical skills. U.S. Citizenship required. This opportunity is ideally suited for a hands-on accounting leader seeking a long-term role within a stable and growing government contracting organization #J-18808-Ljbffr