Controller

A bit about us:

We are a well-established engineering organization supporting complex, project-driven work within regulated environments. Our team partners closely with clients on high-impact projects that require precision, compliance, and operational excellence.
With a long-tenured internal foundation, we are in a phase of strategic growth and infrastructure build-out, creating opportunities for strong accounting leadership to make an immediate impact.

Why join us?

High visibility role reporting directly to ownership
Opportunity to build, improve, and scale accounting operations
Stable business with consistent project flow and long-term contracts
Hands-on environment where your expertise directly drives profitability and compliance
Ability to step into a critical need role with immediate impact
Tight-knit team culture with strong tenure and institutional knowledge
Competitive salary and benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities

Lead all core accounting functions: GL, month-end close, and financial reporting
Oversee project-based accounting across multiple contracts
Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations and cost allowability standards
Manage indirect rates (fringe, overhead, G&A) and maintain accurate cost pools
Support contract structures including:

Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) - cost control, inventory/BOM accuracy, margin management
Cost-Plus - strict cost tracking and regulatory compliance

Partner closely with operations on manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, and BOM oversight
Evaluate and improve internal controls, processes, and reporting accuracy
Help scale and mentor a small, growing accounting team

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (CPA a plus)
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership
Background in engineering and/or manufacturing environments
Strong experience in government contracting (GovCon)
Proven expertise in project accounting and cost accounting
Experience supporting FFP and/or Cost-Plus contract structures
Comfortable in a hands-on, build-out environment

Systems

Deltek Costpoint (highly preferred)
Strong ERP experience required

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