Controller

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI); Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Controller to lead their accounting operations. This role involves ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with GAAP and FAR standards, and overseeing payroll and billing processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management, particularly within government contracting. You'll be part of a dynamic team, optimizing financial workflows and contributing to the company's growth. With a hybrid work schedule available, this position offers a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of financial/accounting management experience required.
• Preferred background in government contracting and cost accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations ensuring compliance with GAAP & FAR.
• Produce financial reports to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial Reporting

GAAP Standards

FAR Standards

Unanet Proficiency

Communication Skills

Excel Skills

Payroll Administration

Accounting Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field

Professional accounting certification (CPA or CMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Unanet

Job description

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.

SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Summary

The Controller is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance. We are seeking a highly skilled finance and accounting professional with government contracting experience. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this role's primary functions are to oversee daily accounting department operations and processes to ensure that payables, billing, receivables, payroll, and financial reporting are operating efficiently and timely. The Controller will produce thorough financial reports to help improve operational efficiency and facilitate continued growth. The work location will be at the SMSI office in Oak Ridge, TN, with a hybrid work schedule available.

Skills/Responsibilities

• Reconcile and monitor accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP & FAR standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and act as back-up for weekly timesheet processing and bi-weekly payroll.
• Support accounting team operations to create an environment of trust and productivity, specifically assisting with reviewing and posting vendor invoices, reviewing and approving customer invoices, payments, billing schedule, budget variances, expense reports, and bank reconciliations.
• Supervise and assist where necessary expense report approval process to ensure compliance with client and federal requirements and that they are processed in accordance with Company policy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Unanet optimizing its use for financial reporting, project reporting, and compliance. Assist with Unanet workflows, reporting, and data integrations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Assist in preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide financial support for project-based contracts, ensuring accurate cost allocation and reporting.
• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs, and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
• Apply and maintain consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation.
• Assist in developing and enforcing internal controls and guidelines to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow.

Requirements

• Position requires a minimum of 10 years of applicable financial/accounting management experience.
• Preferred background in government contracting with broad understanding of FAR and cost accounting standards.
• Preferred Unanet proficiency with strong understanding of project-based accounting and cost management.
• Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP & FAR).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with exceptional Excel skills.
• Experience with timekeeping and payroll administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• Professional accounting certification, including CPA or CMA.

Work Location & Travel

• The position will work in an SMSI office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Some travel may be required for this position.