U.S. Department of Labor

Controller

U.S. Department of Labor

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: MarylandUnited States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $195,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Oversee all accounting and finance functions of the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable tax and accounting regulations.
  • Manage the preparation and filing of all necessary financial statements.
  • Oversee AP/AR processing, ensuring proper documentation.
  • Responsible for overseeing the general ledger and reviewing account reconciliations.
  • Approve payroll, ensuring accuracy in bi-weekly entries.
  • Monitor and verify the accuracy of all financial transactions.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for external audits.
  • Prepare, review, and submit incurred cost submissions and proposals.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and recommend corrective action.
  • Provide financial insights to department heads.
  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 10+ years of progressive Government contract accounting experience.
  • Working knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, as well as DCAA/DCMA/FAR/CAS regulations.
  • Experience with cost-reimbursable, T&M, and Firm-Fixed-Price contracts.
  • Software Proficiency: Experience with Deltek Costpoint. ADP. Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
  • Hands-on experience with setting up and maintaining government-compliant accounting systems for job costing and financial management.
  • Organizational and Time Management: Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Communication: Proficiency in working with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
  • DoD experience preferred
Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
government contract accountingGAAPDCAA regulationsDCMA regulationsFAR regulationsCAS regulationscost-reimbursable contractsT&M contractsFirm-Fixed-Price contractsfinancial statement preparation
Soft skills
organizational skillstime managementcommunicationmentoringsupervision