Financial Controller, Public Sector

Overview

A rapidly expanding organization in the cybersecurity sector is seeking a Financial Controller for its Public Sector division. This role is critical in supporting the growth of the Public Sector business unit, which focuses on securing mission-critical environments for Federal, State, Local, and Education organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes ensuring compliance with US GAAP and federal financial reporting standards.
• Manage the General Ledger, including account reconciliations and oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows specific to Public Sector operations.
• Oversee the order management and booking process, ensuring efficient and accurate contract execution and transition to Closed-Won status.
• Serve as the primary contact for external CPA and federal auditors (DCAA), supporting federal and state tax compliance, Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS), and government filing requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Legal, and Revenue Operations teams to manage end-to-end booking and contract execution processes.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Public Sector General Manager, including contract profitability analysis, pipeline visibility, cash drawdown forecasting, and data-driven growth insights.
• Manage collections and cash forecasting to optimize liquidity and departmental spending.
• Lead initiatives to implement and enhance financial systems to automate manual tasks and strengthen internal controls.
• Drive special projects such as new system integrations and complex financial modeling to support business scaling.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with 3-5 years in a government contracting environment managing federal compliance.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
• Expertise in federal cost accounting principles, including familiarity with FAR/DFARS and CAS compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Self-starter capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in SaaS, cybersecurity, or high-technology sectors.
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools such as Claude, Gemini, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Public Sector or government-related business operations, including successful navigation of DCAA accounting system audits (SF 1408 criteria).
• Experience with IPO readiness and scaling public-company finance processes.
• Knowledge of ERP migration.
• Familiarity with various federal contract structures (Firm-Fixed-Price, Time & Materials, Cost-Plus) as they relate to revenue recognition.
• Background with one of the Big 4 accounting firms.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range: $170,000 - $185,000 (base salary only; does not include equity, bonuses, or other compensation).
• Salary will be determined based on experience; candidates outside the stated range are encouraged to apply.

Location

• The role is based in the United States, with a focus on supporting federal and public sector clients.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Special accommodations are available upon request during all phases of the selection process.