Controller

Decision Lens; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Decision Lens seeks a hands-on, technically strong Controller to lead the accounting function and the financial close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and support growth in a PE-backed software and services business serving the federal market. Reports to the CFO and mentors the accounting team.

Location is flexible (remote with Washington, DC area preferred; headquarters in Arlington, VA). Compensation ranges $150,000–$200,000 with eligibility for a bonus; requires ASC 606 expertise, private equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience.
• Deep expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition for SaaS and services-based businesses.
• Experience in a private equity-backed and/or high-growth environment, with sponsor and lender reporting exposure.
• Knowledge of federal government contracting and DCAA/FAR/cost accounting requirements.
• Strong technical accounting, close management, and internal controls background.
• Experience with ERP systems and modern accounting/reporting tools; systems implementation experience a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort operating hands-on in a lean team.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, delivering timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead revenue recognition under ASC 606 for SaaS and services-based arrangements.
• Manage AR, AP, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, and treasury/cash management.
• Track and report SaaS metrics and services utilization/margins for management and sponsor.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for board, lender, and sponsor reporting, including covenant compliance.
• Own the annual audit and tax processes with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Maintain strong internal controls and drive process improvements as the company scales.
• Ensure compliance with federal contracting requirements (DCAA/FAR/cost accounting) as applicable.
• Manage and mentor the accounting team.
• Support FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis with the CFO.
• Support due diligence and integration for future M&A/add-ons.

Skills

Technical accounting

GAAP close

Ledger management

Financial reporting

SaaS + services revenue

Internal controls

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Systems implementation

Job description

Decision Lens is seeking a hands-on, technically strong Controller to lead the accounting function andthe financial close. This role is critical to maintaining accurate, GAAP-compliant financial reporting while supporting the complexities of a growing, PE-backed software and services business serving the federal market. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can build scalable processes to support continued growth in a sponsor-reporting environment . This position reports to the CFO.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, delivering timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead revenue recognition under ASC 606, particularly for combined SaaS subscription and embedded/professional services arrangements, including multi-element allocation and percentage of completion where applicable.
• Manage core accounting operations: AR, AP, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, and treasury/cash management.
• Track and report SaaS metrics (ARR, gross and net retention, Rule of 40, etc.) and services utilization/margins to support management and the PE sponsor.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and support board, lender, and sponsor reporting requirements, including covenant compliance.
• Own the annual audit and tax processes as primary liaison to external auditors and tax advisors.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and drive process/system improvements as the company scales.
• Ensure compliance with federal contracting requirements, supporting DCAA-compliant accounting practices, cost accounting, and contract billing (e.g., FFP, T&M, cost-reimbursable) as applicable.
• Manage and mentor the accounting team.
• Support FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis in partnership with the CFO.
• Support due diligence and integration for future M&A/add-on acquisitions.
• As part of a lean operational team, we value individuals who thrive with broad ownership and are willing to step in wherever needed, regardless of the size or scope of the task.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience.
• Deep expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition for SaaS and services-based businesses.
• Experience in a private equity-backed and/or high-growth environment, with sponsor and lender reporting exposure.
• Knowledge of federal government contracting and DCAA/FAR/cost accounting requirements.
• Strong technical accounting, close management, and internal controls background.
• Experience with ERP systems and modern accounting/reporting tools; systems implementation experience a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort operating hands-on in a lean team.

Location: Decision Lens operates in a remoteenvironment (Washington, DC area preferred). Our headquarters are located in Arlington, VA.

Compensation: Thesalary range for this position is $150,000–$200,000 per year. The range reflects that this role may be filled at varying seniority levels; actual compensation will be determined by factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications,and internal equity. This position is also eligible for bonus.

Company Overview
Decision Lens is an AI-driven platform for high-stakes government decisions, built to give leaders the clarity, speed, and analytical rigor that hard choices between competing priorities demand.
Behind every government budget, program, or policy tradeoff is a leader and a team accountable for the outcome, often working with incomplete information and competing pressures. That's the problem we've dedicated ourselves to solving.
Decision Lens establishes a governed decision framework that connects real-time data to the criteria and rationale behind every decision, so leaders can make better, faster tradeoffs with confidence and defend them at any point in time.

Decision Lens Inc is an equal opportunity employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.