Controller – GovCon Accounting/Finance

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Controller overseeing accounting and finance operations at a veteran-owned company delivering health care systems. Leading financial compliance and reporting with government contracting expertise.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $155,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and compliance within government contracting. Proven ability to lead financial operations, manage teams, and ensure accuracy in financial data and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

General Ledger AccountingMonth-End Close ProcessRevenue RecognitionGovernment Contracting FinanceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesReconciliationsFinancial StatementsVariance AnalysisCash ManagementAccounts PayablePayroll ProcessingFinancial Data IntegrityGAAP ComplianceFAR and DCAA Familiarity

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentClear DirectionProblem SolvingAttention to DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Unanet

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingFederal ContractingPayroll Taxes1099sW-2sState Registrations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and actively execute core general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and maintenance of financial data.
Lead and drive the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and a consistent close timeline.
Prepare and review key close schedules, including revenue recognition, labor distributions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure all financial data is accurate and audit-ready.
Prepare and finalize monthly financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
Deliver financial reporting, variance analysis, and key performance metrics to leadership.
Maintain direct involvement in billing processes, including review and escalation support for invoice preparation and submission.
Own revenue recognition and ensure alignment between contract data, billing, and financial reporting.
Own and oversee the payroll process, including review and approval of payroll runs.
Oversee and support execution of accounts payable and expense reimbursement processes.
Own day-to-day cash management, including monitoring cash position and liquidity needs.
Own coordination of tax and compliance activities, including payroll taxes, 1099s, W-2s, and state registrations.
Maintain the integrity of accounting data within Unanet and related systems, including alignment between project data and the general ledger.
Manage and support the finance team, providing clear direction, development, and oversight.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of accounting/finance experience with increasing responsibility; prior experience in a team leadership role is required
Direct experience in government contracting (GovCon) finance , including familiarity with FAR and DCAA requirements
Experience leading full-cycle accounting and financial operations in a hands-on role
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent government contracting and accounting experience may be considered in lieu of formal education; CPA is a plus
Due to federal contracting requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens based in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
401K
holidays
paid time off