Controller

Position Title: Govcon ControllerLocation: Ashburn, VA - fully on-siteAssignment Type: Direct hireCompensation: $180-200KBenefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).Job Description:Direct all accounting functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management, and project accounting.Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.Ensure accurate revenue recognition, complex contract accounting, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and federal contracting regulations while maintaining a DCAA-compliant accounting system.Oversee indirect cost structures, provisional billing rates, incurred cost submissions, and forward pricing support.Partner with Contracts and Program Management to ensure financial compliance, cost allowability, and effective administration of Cost-Plus, T&M, FFP, and IDIQ contracts.Oversee project setup, funding, labor charging, contract modifications, invoicing, cost allocations, profitability, and project closeout.Monitor contract funding, financial performance, and project costs to ensure contract compliance and profitability.Serve as the primary financial liaison for DCAA, DCMA, external auditors, and tax advisors, coordinating audits and regulatory compliance.Manage responses to audit findings, corrective action plans, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.Lead budgeting, forecasting, indirect rate planning, and financial analysis to support executive decision-making and operational improvements.Support pricing strategies and financial planning for new business opportunities.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years leading accounting teams in a government contracting environment.Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, DCAA requirements, government contract accounting, indirect rates, and incurred cost submissions.Experience with Deltek Costpoint or a comparable government contractor ERP system.Proven ability to support financial statement audits, government audits, and regulatory compliance.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.