Controller

Compensation: $170,000 - $200,000 + Bonus Location: Irvine, CA 92602 (Onsite 3-5 Days) Company Description Our privately held government contracting client is seeking a Controller to lead their accounting function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will oversee a large finance and accounting organization across multiple sites. This position plays a key role in scaling a growing, mission-critical organization and offers exceptional visibility, broad cross-functional exposure, and long-term career stability. The ideal candidate must have progressive financial leadership experience and hands-on proficiency with Deltek (ideally Costpoint). Highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO Broad exposure across accounting, finance, treasury, government compliance, and pricing Responsibilities Direct all day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR, and other applicable government regulations Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting and finance team across multiple locations Oversee preparation of accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting Establish and continuously strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and the financial close process Oversee treasury functions including cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and liquidity management Drive annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support organizational goals Identify and implement process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and strengthen controls Serve as primary liaison for external auditors, government auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies Oversee indirect rate calculations, provisional billing rates, incurred cost submissions, and contract pricing support Manage the annual financial statement audit, 401(k) plan audit, and insurance-related audits from start to finish Oversee tax compliance and serve as primary liaison with outside tax advisors on all filings and planning Manage banking and treasury relationships, working capital, debt facilities, and cash controls Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA and/or CPA highly desirable 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within Government Contracting, Aerospace, or Defense Government contracting experience is required Strong working knowledge of GAAP as well as FAR and CAS regulations High-level experience with Deltek is required; Costpoint highly desired Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook, with strong verbal and written communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr