Remote Sr. Controller - GovCon

Overview

This role involves providing outsourced controllership and advisory services to multiple clients while leading a virtual accounting team. The Senior Controller is responsible for managing the activities of Accounting Managers and Accountants and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Client Service & Controllership

• Serve 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
• Lead month-end closing and issue monthly financial reports to all clients
• Maintain a thorough understanding of financial reporting, contracts, and general ledger structure
• Ensure all information is properly entered into QuickBooks & ICAT
• Identify variances from budget and report significant variances to clients
• Execute client conference calls on a regular basis to review strategy, current and future needs, and operational changes impacting financial results
• Assist in gathering tax-related information for external tax return preparation
• Coordinate the provision of information to 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, and payroll tax returns prepared by accounting specialists)
• Complete special projects as requested by clients

Financial Planning & 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 deliver actionable insights and recommendations

Accounting Team Leadership

• Direct a team of virtual accounting professionals to accomplish priorities and deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting packages for multiple clients
• Support, train, motivate, and mentor virtual accounting specialists in their daily responsibilities to meet quality standards
• Conduct timely performance reviews
• Execute team meetings
• Use internal documentation systems when updating and developing procedures and policies
• Enforce internal controls to verify integrity of processes and procedures followed by staff

Internal Leadership

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

Requirements

• 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience
  • 5+ years in public accounting
  • 5+ years in private industry
• Extensive knowledge in accounting for businesses in the under $20M market
• 5 years supervisory experience
• Government contracting industry experience
• Solid understanding of federal contracts
• Full accrual accounting knowledge
• 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
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization and foster a team environment
• Experience with hands-on accounting for small to medium-sized businesses and willingness to “roll up your sleeves”
• Technical, analytical, proactive problem-solving approach; ability to research and suggest proper accounting solutions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and achieve timely, quality results
• Ability to make quick decisions based on knowledge and experience
• Ability to work within established standards and guidelines
• Ability to acclimate to various client environments
• Strong experience with QuickBooks, ICAT and/or other accounting software packages
• High degree of computer literacy, including extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel specifically)
• Ability to travel when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing outsourced controllership and advisory services in a virtual environment

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, 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

• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of 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.

Application Requirements

• Submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you are a fit for the position
• Include salary requirements in the cover letter
• Only candidates that submit these criteria will be considered