Controller

Kforce's client in Rockville, MD, a growing government contracting organization, is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead core accounting operations, strengthen financial processes, and support continued growth. Summary:This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys both strategic partnership and getting into the details of day-to-day accounting. The ideal candidate will bring strong government contracting accounting experience, DCAA compliance knowledge, leadership capability, and a process-improvement mindset. This person should be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, partnering with executive leadership, and helping build more structured, scalable accounting workflows.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Oversee core accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and reporting
• Support DCAA compliance requirements and government contracting accounting processes
• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury planning, and working capital visibility
• Help improve cash forecasting from a shorter-term view to a more comprehensive forward-looking model
• Prepare and review schedules for external tax advisors and support tax planning-related needs
• Evaluate and improve manual accounting workflows, particularly around close and transaction data
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team
• Partner with executive leadership and internal stakeholders on accounting operations, process improvement, and growth initiatives
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and accuracy

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA required
• Strong government contracting accounting experience required
• DCAA compliance knowledge required
• Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience required
• Hands-on month-end close ownership and process management experience
• Strong technical accounting foundation across AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, reporting, and tax support
• Experience building or improving cash flow forecasts, cash models, or treasury planning processes
• Proven ability to improve manual accounting processes and create structure in evolving environments
• Experience leading and developing accounting team members
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar government contracting ERP systems
• Incurred cost submission exposure
• Experience in a mid-sized government contracting environment
• Comfort using technology, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve accounting workflows
• Experience building 90-day cash flow forecasts or similar forward-looking cash models

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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