Interim Controller

Overview

Our Client is looking for a Leader to partner with their existing team and expand their accounting and overall financial capability as they grow. This role involves overseeing the corporate aspects of accounting including full-cycle accounting operations, compliance, and coordinating information related to taxes and audits. In addition, the role will drive strategic decision‑making, own financial reporting, and recommend efficiencies including use of accounting software and data analytics tools.

• Manage full‑cycle accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, project accounting, and monthly financial closing processes.
• Responsible for financial reporting and compliance including maintenance of accounting system and internal controls.
• Oversee and/or perform payroll processes and business registrations while partnering with Human Resources on benefit administration.
• Lead indirect budgeting and overhead rate management processes including development of forward pricing rates; prepare incurred cost submissions.
• Partner with financial leadership on audit engagements including annual financial audit, Government audits, and other reviews.
• Partner with financial leadership and external CPA firm on tax matters including compliance and planning activities.
• Lead process development and system implementations including accounting system and provide readiness for audits and reviews.

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • Minimum of 10 years' work experience
  • Demonstrated leadership and career progression with desire to grow skills
  • Demonstrated experience with Government Contracts
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards; ability to apply knowledge to accounting system.
  • Ability to manage overall accounting framework at a corporate level and manage related processes, systems, and tools.
  • Ability to partner with executive management on strategic projects including cost structure and prioritization of investments.
  • Demonstrated experience with accounting system reviews and other Government audits.
  • Familiarity with Small Business Programs and Joint Ventures including managing financials for mentor‑protégé agreements.
• Leadership and Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

• Educational Background:
  • Master’s degree in business, accounting, or finance
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • 5+ years in Government Contracting or related roles
• Certifications:
  • At least one relevant certification related to Accounting or Government Contracting
  • Certifications in ERP systems (Unanet)