Remote Sr. Controller - GovCon

Overview

This role provides outsourced controllership and advisory services to multiple clients in a virtual environment. The Senior Controller is a leadership position responsible for managing the activities of several staff, including Accounting Managers and Accountants.

The position includes developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to support accurate and timely financial statements compliant with DCAA, FAR, CAS, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

Client service and controllership

• Act as a trusted advisor and key partner to clients by understanding their unique business and accounting needs
• Provide strategic leadership in scalable accounting operations, ensuring compliance with internal control systems, policies, and procedures
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures; recommend financial tools and benchmarks to enhance operational efficiency
• Prepare and manage client budgets, cash forecasts, and monthly financial reports
• Manage month-end closing and issue financial reports to all clients every month
• Maintain a thorough understanding of financial reporting, contracts, and general ledger structure; ensure proper entry of information into QuickBooks & ICAT
• Identify variances from the budget and report significant variances to clients
• Execute regular client conference calls to review strategy, current and future needs, and operational changes affecting financial results
• Assist with gathering pertinent tax-related information for external tax return preparation
• Coordinate information for external audits for the annual audit or review
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
• Review and approve monthly and quarterly tax filings (use/sales tax, property tax returns, payroll tax returns prepared by accounting specialists)
• Complete special projects as requested by clients

Financial planning and strategic analysis

• Develop client budgets and cash forecasting tools, including KPIs, to support long-term planning and investment decisions
• Monitor budget performance and provide insights into trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• Partner with clients’ senior leadership to analyze financial and operational data and provide actionable insights and recommendations

Accounting team leadership

• Direct a team of virtual accounting professionals to meet priorities and deliver timely, accurate monthly financial reporting packages for multiple clients
• Support, train, motivate, and mentor virtual accounting specialists; conduct timely performance reviews
• Execute team meetings
• Utilize internal documentation systems when updating or developing procedures and policies
• Enforce a system of internal controls to verify staff follow processes and procedures

Internal leadership

• Provide strategic guidance and operational decision-making support to senior leadership; recommend and implement best practices
• Assist with interviewing and onboarding new team members, as needed
• Collaborate with other Senior Controllers to enhance knowledge sharing

Requirements

• 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years in public accounting and 5+ years in private industry
• Extensive knowledge in accounting for businesses in the under $20M market
• 5 years supervisory experience
• Government contracting industry experience, including a solid understanding of federal contracts, full accrual accounting, and working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
• Ability to multi-task and set daily, weekly, and monthly priorities
• Adaptive leadership style with a passion for mentoring staff; ability to work with all levels while fostering a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with hands-on accounting for small to medium-sized businesses
• Technical, analytical, proactive problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and suggest proper accounting solutions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency to deliver timely, quality results
• Ability to make quick decisions based on knowledge and experience
• Works well within established standards and guidelines
• Ability to adapt to various client environments
• Strong experience with QuickBooks, ICAT and/or other accounting software packages
• High computer literacy, including extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook and Excel)
• Ability to travel when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% remote, W-2 position
• Compressed work week option available
• Self-managed paid time off and paid holidays
• Group medical, dental, life, vision, and accident insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Participation in a company-wide annual bonus incentive plan
• $25 monthly internet stipend
• Virtual employee groups, clubs, and activities throughout the year
• Casual dress

Location

• 100% remote

Equal Opportunity Employment

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law. Employment is based solely on merit and qualifications.