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AretéPosted 2 months ago
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Controller

$200,000–$240,000 year

On-siteFalls Church, Virginia, United States or Tucson, Arizona, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeMedium

Job Summary

Controller role leading accounting, financial reporting, payroll/timekeeping, and billing in an employee-owned GovCon/A&D environment. Oversees month-end close, GAAP-compliant reporting, DCAA/DCMA audit readiness, ASC 606 application for government contracts, and ESOP accounting. Manages a mid-sized accounting team, enhances internal control frameworks, and drives process improvements for complex contract structures (FFP, CPFF, T&M) across multiple offices (Tucson, AZ; Falls Church, VA; Niwot, CO; Northridge, CA). Ensures compliance with ASC 606, FAR, DCAA, and related tax and licensing requirements; collaborates with Stock Administration for ESOP transactions; ensures accurate labor cost allocation and bid/profitability analysis. Requires US citizenship and successful background/security checks.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
  • CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
  • 4+ years managing accounting functions in GovCon/A&D
  • Knowledge of ESOP accounting (preferred)
  • Experience applying ASC 606 in project-based/percentage-of-completion environments
  • Understanding of FAR compliance and DCAA timekeeping rules
  • Experience with GovCon ERP/timekeeping platforms (Deltek Costpoint preferred)
  • Advanced Excel skills

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