Corporate Controller

Blueforce

Controller overseeing financial management operations and compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements for government contracting organization. Managing accounting staff and ensuring sound fiscal oversight.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements while providing financial insight and analysis to support corporate growth. Proficient in managing accounting functions, preparing incurred cost submissions, and optimizing Deltek Costpoint.

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Financial Management OperationsGAAP ComplianceDeltek CostpointIncurred Cost SubmissionsDCAA Audit Support

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAccounting FunctionsBudget PreparationIndirect Rate ModelsJournal EntriesReconciliationsPayroll ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableGeneral Ledger Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Deltek CostpointMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Federal Acquisition RegulationCost Accounting StandardsDefense Contract Audit AgencyGovernment ContractingInternal Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading the company’s financial management operations
Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements
Supports corporate growth through accurate financial reporting, streamlined processes, and sound fiscal oversight
Manages day-to-day accounting functions
Supervises accounting staff
Collaborates with executive leadership to provide financial insight, analysis, and forecasting that guide decision-making and ensure sustainable growth
Oversees daily accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, labor distribution, and general ledger management
Ensures all accounting transactions comply with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
Prepares and reviews month, quarter, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, indirect rate calculations, and management reporting
Supports the preparation and submission of incurred cost submissions and participates in annual audits by coordinating with external auditors, DCAA, or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Develops and maintains effective internal controls
Partnering with CEO and COO to prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow analyses, and indirect rate models
Oversees contract and project accounting
Administers and optimizes Deltek Costpoint (or equivalent ERP)
Professionally develops accounting staff to promote accuracy, accountability, and professional growth within the Accounting & Finance team
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements and filings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and minimum four years of progressive responsibility as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager within a government contracting environment
Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance, with demonstrated experience supporting DCAA/DCMA audits
Extensive experience with Deltek Costpoint
Demonstrated ability to prepared incurred cost submissions, indirect rate models, and support external and government audits
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to multi-task, perform well under tight time constraints, meet hard deadlines, and respond quickly to emergent issues with poise and composure
Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics
Proficient in Microsoft Office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Must be authorized to work in the US.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options