Controller 16835180

Cherry Bekaert Foundation; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Foundation seeks an experienced Controller to lead all accounting operations for a government contracting organization. The role oversees a 10–12 person team, directs month-end closes, and ensures compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements, while delivering timely, accurate financial reporting to executive leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of accounting leadership in government contracting, proficiency with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Prior Controller experience within a government contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA compliance, and government contract accounting.
• Experience with government contracting ERP systems like Deltek Costpoint or JAMIS.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations including general ledger, AP, payroll, treasury, and financial reporting.
• Lead and develop a team of 10–12 accounting professionals.
• Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement prep.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

JAMIS

Job description

Controller

Location: Chevy Chase, MD (Onsite)

Compensation: $170,000-$190,000

Job Type: Direct Hire

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is conducting a search for an experienced Controller on behalf of a well-established government contractor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, and financial reporting.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 10-12 accounting professionals.
• Oversee month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and management reporting.
• Manage audit, tax, compliance, and internal control activities.
• Perform financial analysis and provide reporting and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Drive process improvements and ensure adherence to government contracting regulations and accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Prior Controller experience within a government contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA compliance, and government contract accounting.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, or similar government contracting ERP systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

This opportunity is ideally suited for a hands-on accounting leader seeking a long-term role within a stable and growing government contracting organization

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