{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e5a265df5ea7de0bbeb015e9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e5a265df5ea7de0bbeb015e9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e5a265df5ea7de0bbeb015e9","title":"Program Controller","description":"ARS is looking for a Program Controller. The Program Controller is responsible for the financial management of multiple government contracts. This role works closely with Program Managers, Contracts, and Accounting to keep project financials accurate, funding current, and reporting on time. It is a good fit for an early-career professional with some exposure to government contract accounting who wants to grow in program finance. The position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely contract financial reporting.\n\nWhy Work with us?\n\nApplied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPrepare and maintain project trackers for funding, costs, and labor\nMonitor and update funding for subcontractors and assigned programs, and flag potential shortfalls to management\nReview subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract terms\nSet up employees and subcontractors in the project timekeeping system\nVerify revenue and costs each month and help resolve discrepancies\nPrepare monthly funds status and man-hour reports\nAssist with annual budgets and man-hour forecasts\nCreate and maintain purchase requisitions for subcontractors\nReview and process employee expense reports\nEnter contract modifications into the accounting system, coordinating with Contracts to ensure accuracy\nSupport audits, reviews, and ad hoc requests from program and finance leadership\nOther duties as assigned\n\nQualifications\n\nRequired:\n\nMust be a US citizen\n2+ years experience with budget analysis, funding tracking, or burn-rate monitoring in a contract/program environment.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables)\nStrong attention to detail and organizational skills\nClear written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to manage multiple deadlines, including recurring month-end reporting\n\nPreferred:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)\n2+ years experience supporting DoD or federal government contract types (FFP, Cost-Plus, T&M, IDIQ).\nExperience with Deltek CostPoint or a similar government contracting ERP\nFamiliarity with FAR/DFARS and government contract accounting concepts\nExperience with subcontract management or invoice review\nExposure to timekeeping systems and monthly close processes\nExperience with expense report review or processing\n\nAll positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.\n\nThis contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.\n\nThis contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Applied Research Solutions","rawCompany":"applied research solutions","city":"Beavercreek","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-08T13:22:28.125Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"}],"industries":[{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Controller","description":"ARS is looking for a Program Controller. The Program Controller is responsible for the financial management of multiple government contracts. This role works closely with Program Managers, Contracts, and Accounting to keep project financials accurate, funding current, and reporting on time. It is a good fit for an early-career professional with some exposure to government contract accounting who wants to grow in program finance. The position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely contract financial reporting.\n\nWhy Work with us?\n\nApplied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPrepare and maintain project trackers for funding, costs, and labor\nMonitor and update funding for subcontractors and assigned programs, and flag potential shortfalls to management\nReview subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract terms\nSet up employees and subcontractors in the project timekeeping system\nVerify revenue and costs each month and help resolve discrepancies\nPrepare monthly funds status and man-hour reports\nAssist with annual budgets and man-hour forecasts\nCreate and maintain purchase requisitions for subcontractors\nReview and process employee expense reports\nEnter contract modifications into the accounting system, coordinating with Contracts to ensure accuracy\nSupport audits, reviews, and ad hoc requests from program and finance leadership\nOther duties as assigned\n\nQualifications\n\nRequired:\n\nMust be a US citizen\n2+ years experience with budget analysis, funding tracking, or burn-rate monitoring in a contract/program environment.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables)\nStrong attention to detail and organizational skills\nClear written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to manage multiple deadlines, including recurring month-end reporting\n\nPreferred:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)\n2+ years experience supporting DoD or federal government contract types (FFP, Cost-Plus, T&M, IDIQ).\nExperience with Deltek CostPoint or a similar government contracting ERP\nFamiliarity with FAR/DFARS and government contract accounting concepts\nExperience with subcontract management or invoice review\nExposure to timekeeping systems and monthly close processes\nExperience with expense report review or processing\n\nAll positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.\n\nThis contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.\n\nThis contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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