Controller- Confidential

Andrews & Cole, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews & Cole, LLC in Herndon, VA is seeking a senior accounting leader to build and mentor a high-performing team within a rapidly growing federal contracting environment. You will own operational accounting, close processes, cost accounting, and compliance, driving automation and process improvements across the function.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership in accounting, experience with government contracting, and Deltek Costpoint proficiency (CPA preferred).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience including operational accounting.
• Experience in government contracting.
• Public company experience preferred, Big 4/auditing public companies.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems, especially Deltek Costpoint.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across departments.
• Strong knowledge of government contractor accounting, US GAAP, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational accounting including general ledger, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Manage transaction processing including A/P, billing, and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting and analysis across statements and project reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting processes, policies, and internal controls; ensure balance sheet integrity.
• Lead quarterly SEC reporting support and annual external audits.
• Oversee cost accounting across cost-type, T&M, and fixed-price contracts; support EAC processes.

Skills

Operational accounting leadership

People management

Communication skills

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Our client, a rapidly growing, acquisitive federal contractor, is building an accounting team to support future growth. This is a an opportunity to work with industry veterans and have a seat at that table, improving and automating processes and building a high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational accounting including general ledger, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Manage transaction processing including A/P, billing, and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting and analysis, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and project summary reporting.
• Develop and maintain well-defined accounting processes, policies, and internal controls, and ensure consistent balance sheet integrity.
• Serve as key accounting lead for quarterly SEC reporting support and annual external audits.
• Own critical accounting areas including revenue, cost structures, accruals, payroll, and contract accounting.
• Provide accounting leadership for significant transactions, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars and ensure timely filings and submission of required tax data to external providers for federal and state income tax, franchise tax, sales/use tax returns preparation.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements.
• Prepare incurred cost submissions and support audit requests and DCAA/DCMA interactions.
• Maintain accurate and compliant job cost accounting across cost-type, T&M, and fixed-price contracts, and support EAC processes.
• Ensure proper cost accumulation and segregation in compliance with FAR Part 31 and CAS.
• Provide accurate historical information to assist in development, monitoring, and optimization of indirect rate structures.
• Collaborate with Director of SOX Compliance to ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively across functions across the company.
• Document and implement corporate accounting policies, ensuring consistency and standard application.
• Maintain audit-ready workpapers and support internal and external audits, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead the Costpoint upgrade and implementation at acquired company.
• Champion automation, transformation, workflow improvements, and standardization across accounting operations.
• Support ad hoc projects related to financial reporting, compliance, corporate transactions, or system enhancements.
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members responsible for day-to-day operational accounting.
• Promote accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Serve as a reliable extension of company leadership to drive and support operational execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including operational accounting responsibilities.
• Experience working in government contracting.
• Public company experience strongly preferred.
• Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience auditing publicly traded companies.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems, especially Deltek Costpoint.
• High integrity and sound judgment in a regulated, national security environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across departments.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP platforms; experience with Deltek Costpoint is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of government contractor accounting, U.S. GAAP, and internal controls.
• Experience leading transaction processing (A/P, billing) and general ledger accounting functions.
• Ability to manage and develop staff and work collaboratively across functions and locations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with operations and functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and support transformation initiatives.

Compensation includes a competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, equity awards and comprehensive benefits.