{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9f0edca8f8597a1c267d80e2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9f0edca8f8597a1c267d80e2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9f0edca8f8597a1c267d80e2","title":"Controller","description":"Company Description\n\nWe were early to the fight against Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance, and we’ve been pushing the edge ever since.\n\nOur mission is to help government and enterprise organizations understand and manage commercial data risks, shape their digital signatures, and operate with confidence in an increasingly complex information landscape. We build and integrate advanced, tech-forward solutions to problems our customers often don’t know they have – until it matters most.\n\nWe move fast, think critically, and deliver where it counts.\n\nWhat’s in it for you?\n\nWe work hard and do fun things.\n\nYou’ll work on high-impact, technically challenging problems alongside a team that values teamwork over competition. Veilant offers a solid work-life balance and flexible remote work options. At Veilant, you’ll work with the most talented software developers, systems engineers, and subject matter experts, building tools and systems that make a real difference.\n\nJob Description\n\nVeilant is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations in support of System High, a wholly owned subsidiary of Veilant, and help strengthen the financial infrastructure supporting the organization’s continued growth in the government contracting market.\n\nReporting directly to the SVP of Finance, the Controller will serve as the senior accounting leader responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, general ledger, cost accounting, internal controls, and government contracting compliance for the System High business.\n\nThis is a hands-on leadership role for an accomplished accounting professional who understands the complexities of operating in a federal contracting environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical accounting expertise with strong operational judgment and the ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for Veilant and System High leadership.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like in the First Six Months\n\nThe Controller will be expected to:\n\nStrengthen the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and close environments. Assess current accounting processes and internal controls to establish a disciplined, timely month-end close and financial reporting process with strong reconciliations, documentation, and accountability.\nLead GovCon compliance and audit readiness. Evaluate System High’s accounting practices for alignment with GAAP and government contracting requirements, including DCAA expectations, cost accounting, indirect cost allocation, timekeeping, billing, and supporting documentation.\nOptimize Costpoint and financial reporting. Assess how Deltek Costpoint is being used across the accounting function and improve the quality, consistency, and timeliness of financial information provided to the SVP of Finance and executive leadership.\n\nWhat You’ll Own\n\nAs Controller, you will lead the day-to-day accounting function supporting System High while establishing the processes, controls, and discipline necessary to support growth.\n\nLead all core accounting activities, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.\nEnsure financial statements and accounting practices are maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP.\nMaintain appropriate indirect cost pools, allocation methodologies, and supporting schedules.\nSupport development and monitoring of provisional billing rates and indirect rates.\nMaintain accounting practices and documentation that support DCAA audit readiness and compliance.\nOversee accounting processes related to government contracts, including labor, timekeeping, billing, cost allowability, and supporting documentation.\nLead preparation for DCAA, external financial, and other applicable audits.\nEstablish, document, and maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies.\nDrive an accurate, efficient, and predictable monthly and annual financial close.\nEnsure the integrity and effective use of Deltek Costpoint and cost accounting across the business.\nProduce timely and accurate financial reporting for the SVP of Finance, System High leadership, and Veilant executive leadership.\nPartner with executive and cross-function leaders to improve accounting processes, systems, automation, reporting, and scalability in support of growth\nLead, develop, empower, and and continue to mentor members of the accounting organization.\nSupport the SVP of Finance on strategic financial initiatives fomenting growth.\n\nQualifications\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility.\nSignificant accounting experience within the U.S. federal government contracting industry.\nActive CPA license required.\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.\nActive Secret security clearance required.\nDeep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.\nStrong command of general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliation.\nDemonstrated expertise in government contract and cost accounting.\nStrong working knowledge of DCAA requirements, audits, and accounting system expectations.\nSignificant hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint.\nExperience with indirect cost structures, allocation methodologies, and government contractor billing practices.\nDemonstrated ability to design, implement, and strengthen accounting processes and internal controls.\nExperience leading accounting teams in a complex, deadline-driven environment.\nAbility to communicate complex accounting and financial matters clearly to senior executives and non-financial stakeholders.\n\nThe Leader We’re Looking For\n\nThe right Controller will be both technically strong and highly operational. You should be comfortable moving between detailed accounting issues and executive-level discussions, identifying problems before they become larger issues, and creating structure where processes need to mature.\n\nYou will thrive in this role if you take ownership, value accuracy and accountability, understand the demands of the government contracting environment, and enjoy building accounting operations that enable a business to scale.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nWhy Veilant and System High\n\nThis role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within System High while being part of the broader Veilant organization. The Controller will play a key role in strengthening accounting operations, improving financial visibility, supporting compliance, and helping leadership make informed decisions as the business continues to grow.\n\nRather than simply maintaining an existing accounting function, this individual will have the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, enhance reporting, and help build an accounting organization capable of supporting the next stage of growth.\n\nWhat is the Compensation Range for this role?\n\nThe salary range for this position is $160,000 - $210,000 annually for full-time status. Actual compensation within this range at Veilant is determined by numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, including experience, education, certifications, technical skills, as well as contract-specific affordability and labor categories, the scope and responsibilities of the role, market and business considerations, and geographic location.\n\nHere are some Perks at System High!\n\nBenefits That Support Your Life and Career\n\nMedical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options.\nPaid time off that grows with tenure, plus 11 paid holidays annually.\nA 401(k) retirement savings plan and financial planning guidance.\nUp to $5,250 annually in tuition assistance for approved coursework.\nSupport for professional training and certifications.\nCompany HSA contributions of $600 for individual coverage or $1,200 for family coverage, prorated.\nCompany paid life insurance, plus short term and long term disability coverage.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office\nConstantly work with computers and other information technology equipment\nThe ability to communicate information and ideas in a classroom style format, may stand at a podium for long periods of time\n\nWe are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.\n\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Veilant through its online applicant system, please contact Veilant's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at contact_us@veilant.com","company":"Veilant","rawCompany":"veilant","city":"Gaithersburg","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-12T08:30:02.448Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Company Description\n\nWe were early to the fight against Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance, and we’ve been pushing the edge ever since.\n\nOur mission is to help government and enterprise organizations understand and manage commercial data risks, shape their digital signatures, and operate with confidence in an increasingly complex information landscape. We build and integrate advanced, tech-forward solutions to problems our customers often don’t know they have – until it matters most.\n\nWe move fast, think critically, and deliver where it counts.\n\nWhat’s in it for you?\n\nWe work hard and do fun things.\n\nYou’ll work on high-impact, technically challenging problems alongside a team that values teamwork over competition. Veilant offers a solid work-life balance and flexible remote work options. At Veilant, you’ll work with the most talented software developers, systems engineers, and subject matter experts, building tools and systems that make a real difference.\n\nJob Description\n\nVeilant is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations in support of System High, a wholly owned subsidiary of Veilant, and help strengthen the financial infrastructure supporting the organization’s continued growth in the government contracting market.\n\nReporting directly to the SVP of Finance, the Controller will serve as the senior accounting leader responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, general ledger, cost accounting, internal controls, and government contracting compliance for the System High business.\n\nThis is a hands-on leadership role for an accomplished accounting professional who understands the complexities of operating in a federal contracting environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical accounting expertise with strong operational judgment and the ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for Veilant and System High leadership.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like in the First Six Months\n\nThe Controller will be expected to:\n\nStrengthen the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and close environments. Assess current accounting processes and internal controls to establish a disciplined, timely month-end close and financial reporting process with strong reconciliations, documentation, and accountability.\nLead GovCon compliance and audit readiness. Evaluate System High’s accounting practices for alignment with GAAP and government contracting requirements, including DCAA expectations, cost accounting, indirect cost allocation, timekeeping, billing, and supporting documentation.\nOptimize Costpoint and financial reporting. Assess how Deltek Costpoint is being used across the accounting function and improve the quality, consistency, and timeliness of financial information provided to the SVP of Finance and executive leadership.\n\nWhat You’ll Own\n\nAs Controller, you will lead the day-to-day accounting function supporting System High while establishing the processes, controls, and discipline necessary to support growth.\n\nLead all core accounting activities, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.\nEnsure financial statements and accounting practices are maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP.\nMaintain appropriate indirect cost pools, allocation methodologies, and supporting schedules.\nSupport development and monitoring of provisional billing rates and indirect rates.\nMaintain accounting practices and documentation that support DCAA audit readiness and compliance.\nOversee accounting processes related to government contracts, including labor, timekeeping, billing, cost allowability, and supporting documentation.\nLead preparation for DCAA, external financial, and other applicable audits.\nEstablish, document, and maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies.\nDrive an accurate, efficient, and predictable monthly and annual financial close.\nEnsure the integrity and effective use of Deltek Costpoint and cost accounting across the business.\nProduce timely and accurate financial reporting for the SVP of Finance, System High leadership, and Veilant executive leadership.\nPartner with executive and cross-function leaders to improve accounting processes, systems, automation, reporting, and scalability in support of growth\nLead, develop, empower, and and continue to mentor members of the accounting organization.\nSupport the SVP of Finance on strategic financial initiatives fomenting growth.\n\nQualifications\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility.\nSignificant accounting experience within the U.S. federal government contracting industry.\nActive CPA license required.\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.\nActive Secret security clearance required.\nDeep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.\nStrong command of general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliation.\nDemonstrated expertise in government contract and cost accounting.\nStrong working knowledge of DCAA requirements, audits, and accounting system expectations.\nSignificant hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint.\nExperience with indirect cost structures, allocation methodologies, and government contractor billing practices.\nDemonstrated ability to design, implement, and strengthen accounting processes and internal controls.\nExperience leading accounting teams in a complex, deadline-driven environment.\nAbility to communicate complex accounting and financial matters clearly to senior executives and non-financial stakeholders.\n\nThe Leader We’re Looking For\n\nThe right Controller will be both technically strong and highly operational. You should be comfortable moving between detailed accounting issues and executive-level discussions, identifying problems before they become larger issues, and creating structure where processes need to mature.\n\nYou will thrive in this role if you take ownership, value accuracy and accountability, understand the demands of the government contracting environment, and enjoy building accounting operations that enable a business to scale.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nWhy Veilant and System High\n\nThis role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within System High while being part of the broader Veilant organization. The Controller will play a key role in strengthening accounting operations, improving financial visibility, supporting compliance, and helping leadership make informed decisions as the business continues to grow.\n\nRather than simply maintaining an existing accounting function, this individual will have the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, enhance reporting, and help build an accounting organization capable of supporting the next stage of growth.\n\nWhat is the Compensation Range for this role?\n\nThe salary range for this position is $160,000 - $210,000 annually for full-time status. Actual compensation within this range at Veilant is determined by numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, including experience, education, certifications, technical skills, as well as contract-specific affordability and labor categories, the scope and responsibilities of the role, market and business considerations, and geographic location.\n\nHere are some Perks at System High!\n\nBenefits That Support Your Life and Career\n\nMedical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options.\nPaid time off that grows with tenure, plus 11 paid holidays annually.\nA 401(k) retirement savings plan and financial planning guidance.\nUp to $5,250 annually in tuition assistance for approved coursework.\nSupport for professional training and certifications.\nCompany HSA contributions of $600 for individual coverage or $1,200 for family coverage, prorated.\nCompany paid life insurance, plus short term and long term disability coverage.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. 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We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.\n\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Veilant through its online applicant system, please contact Veilant's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at contact_us@veilant.com","datePosted":"2026-09-12T08:30:02.448Z","dateModified":"2026-09-12T08:30:02.448Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Veilant","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Gaithersburg","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9f0edca8f8597a1c267d80e2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9f0edca8f8597a1c267d80e2"}}