Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

ICA Language Services is seeking an experienced, independent, and detail-oriented Controller to lead our government contracting accounting function. Reporting directly to the President, this role is a hands‑on leadership position responsible for government contract accounting, including full‑cycle accounting operations, indirect rate management, compliance, financial reporting, and DCAA audit readiness.

This position plays a key role in monthly close, financial reporting, and executive decision support, while ensuring ongoing compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, DFARS, and DCAA requirements. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership, program management, and operations to support current contracts and future growth.

As a woman‑owned government contractor, ICA offers a collaborative environment where finance leadership has direct influence on business strategy and operational execution.

• Lead hands‑on, full‑cycle government contract accounting, including A/P, A/R, billing, payroll, G/L, and month‑end close
• Own and maintain indirect rate structures, cost pools, and allocation bases
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports
• Manage contract revenue recognition, job cost reporting, and cost accumulation
• Support cost proposals, pricing strategy, and forward pricing rate development
• Serve as subject matter expert for FAR Part 31, CAS, DFARS, and DCAA audit readiness
• Manage and support DCAA and external audits, including preparation of schedules and audit support
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations and overall balance sheet integrity
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and contract funding
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve close‑cycle efficiency
• Analyze financial data and communicate results to non‑financial stakeholders
• Supervise, mentor, and develop finance and accounting staff, and make staffing recommendations as needed
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ERP configuration and reporting

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including government contracting
• Strong knowledge of FAR Part 31, CAS, DFARS, and DCAA requirements
• Hands‑on experience with Unanet (preferred);
  Deltek Costpoint experience also strongly considered
• Proven experience with indirect rates, job costing, and labor distribution
• Strong GAAP and government contract cost accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work independently in a hands‑on environment

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals authorized to work in the United States.

ICA Language Services is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under local, state, or federal laws.

Salary Minimum: 140000
Salary Maximum: 160000