Controller

LeoForce; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce seeks a seasoned accounting leader to own the GL, month-end close, and financial reporting for multiple government contracting projects. You will oversee project accounting across contracts, manage indirect rates, and ensure cost allowability.

In this hands-on role, you’ll partner with operations on manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, and BOM oversight while mentoring a growing accounting team and driving tighter internal controls and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus.
• 8+ years accounting experience including leadership.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Strong government contracting (GovCon) background.
• Experience with project accounting and cost accounting.
• Experience supporting FFP and/or Cost-Plus contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead core accounting functions: GL, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Oversee project-based accounting across multiple contracts.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations and cost allowability standards.
• Manage indirect rates (fringe, overhead, G&A) and maintain accurate cost pools.
• Support contract structures including: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus.
• Partner with operations on manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, and BOM oversight.
• Evaluate and improve internal controls, processes, and reporting accuracy.
• Help scale and mentor a small, growing accounting team.

Skills

GovCon experience

Project accounting

Cost accounting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ERP systems

Job description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Lead all core accounting functions: GL, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Oversee project-based accounting across multiple contracts
• Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations and cost allowability standards
• Manage indirect rates (fringe, overhead, G&A) and maintain accurate cost pools
• Support contract structures including:
• Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) – cost control, inventory/BOM accuracy, margin management
• Cost-Plus – strict cost tracking and regulatory compliance
• Partner closely with operations on manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, and BOM oversight
• Evaluate and improve internal controls, processes, and reporting accuracy
• Help scale and mentor a small, growing accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (CPA a plus)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership
• Background in engineering and/or manufacturing environments
• Strong experience in government contracting (GovCon)
• Proven expertise in project accounting and cost accounting
• Experience supporting FFP and/or Cost-Plus contract structures
• Comfortable in a hands‑on, build‑out environment

Systems

• Deltek Costpoint (highly preferred)
• Strong ERP experience required

A bit about us:

We are a well‑established engineering organization supporting complex, project‑driven work within regulated environments. Our team partners closely with clients on high‑impact projects that require precision, compliance, and operational excellence. With a long‑tenured internal foundation, we are in a phase of strategic growth and infrastructure build‑out, creating opportunities for strong accounting leadership to make an immediate impact.

Why join us?

• High visibility role reporting directly to ownership
• Opportunity to build, improve, and scale accounting operations
• Stable business with consistent project flow and long‑term contracts
• Hands‑on environment where your expertise directly drives profitability and compliance
• Ability to step into a critical need role with immediate impact
• Tight‑knit team culture with strong tenure and institutional knowledge
• Competitive salary and benefits

#accounting-finance #cost-accounting #financial-statements #gl #fixed-assets #manufacturing-accounting #reconcile #monthly-reporting #tier4