Controller

Coreone; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Core One is seeking a Senior Controller to lead all accounting, financial reporting, and government contract compliance for the Strategic Services Division, aligning with national security efforts. This role oversees accounting operations, billing, payroll, audits, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S.

GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA. The position requires collaboration with executive leadership, Contracts, HR, and Program Management to maintain financial integrity across contract

Qualifications

• Minimum Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience in government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and project accounting.
• Ensure GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance and proper revenue recognition for government contracts.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closes and invoicing.
• Coordinate audits with DCAA and external auditors and respond to findings.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and pricing activities for new business.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Deltek Costpoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA Certification

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team‑oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

This position requires a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

The Controller leads all accounting, financial reporting, government contract compliance, and financial operations for the Strategic Services Division. This role ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements while overseeing accounting operations, indirect rates, project accounting, billing, payroll, audits, and financial reporting. The Controller partners with executive leadership, Contracts, HR, and Program Management to ensure financial integrity across the contract lifecycle.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, cash management, and project accounting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition for government contracts.
• Review complex accounting transactions and contract‑specific accounting treatments.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures.

Government Contract Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA guidance, and other federal acquisition requirements.
• Maintain an adequate accounting system capable of supporting government audits.
• Oversee indirect cost structures, including fringe, overhead, G&A, and material handling pools.
• Prepare and monitor provisional billing rates and annual incurred cost submissions.
• Support forward pricing rate proposals and provisional billing rate negotiations with government agencies.
• Partner with Contracts and Program Management to ensure financial compliance across contract types including Cost‑Plus, Time & Materials, Firm Fixed Price, and IDIQ contracts.
• Review allowability of costs under FAR Part 31.

Project Accounting & Contract Financial Management

• Oversee project setup, funding, labor charging, contract modifications, and project closeout.
• Monitor contract funding limitations and cost performance.
• Review contract profitability and project financial performance.
• Ensure accurate labor distribution and project cost allocations.
• Supervise customer invoicing in accordance with contract terms.

Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as primary financial contact for DCAA, DCMA, external auditors, and tax advisors.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits.
• Support incurred cost audits and provisional billing rate audits.
• Manage responses to audit findings and corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Support annual operating plans and long‑range financial forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis to executive leadership.
• Develop indirect expense budgets and rate forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance and recommend operational improvements.
• Support pricing activities for new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading accounting organizations within a government contracting environment.
• Extensive knowledge of:
• U.S. GAAP
• FAR Part 31
• Cost Accounting Standards
• DCAA audit requirements
• Federal Government Contract Accounting
• Indirect rate structures
• Incurred Cost Submission (ICE Model)
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or equivalent government contractor ERP.
• Experience supporting external financial statement audits and government audits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Desired Qualifications

• CPA Certification
• Experience supporting organizations with annual revenues between $25 to $75 million.
• Experience with multiple government agencies, including DoD, DHS, DOE, NASA, or civilian agencies.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or post‑acquisition integration.
• Experience developing forward pricing rate proposals.
• Experience supporting business system audits and compliance reviews.
• Experience and/or interest in supporting national security.

Security Clearance

Secret

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.