Controller - Federal | Chantilly, VA

Optiv; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Professional training resources

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Optiv + ClearShark Federal is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting and finance function in a hybrid role in Virginia. You will direct accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives and prepare financial reports for executive leadership.

The role requires heavy involvement in month-end close, policy development, internal controls, and interaction with external auditors and management across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / MBA or practical equivalent.
• 10+ years of solid accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, including Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• 5-10 years progressive accounting experience managing/maintaining Deltek Costpoint ERP system.
• Hands-on knowledge of DCAA compliance standards, CAS, and FAR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the accounting, finance, and related functions.
• Build and develop accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee month-end close process, including reconciliations and fluctuation analysis.
• Coordinate, analyze, and report financial performance to management.
• Oversee payments of all accounts and monitor working capital.
• Recommend benchmarks for measuring financial/operating performance.
• Prepare financial statements and notes; manage external auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC rules and SOX

DCAA compliance

Deltek Costpoint ERP

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or MBA in accounting

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

Hybrid

Herndon, Virginia

Alexandria, Virginia

Full time

2026-14080

This is a hybrid position, with the expectation of being on-site at our Chantilly, VA office 3-4 times a week.

The Optiv + ClearShark Federal Controller directs all accounting functions including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives, and preparation of financial reports. This position reports to the Optiv + ClearShark President with indirect reporting to the Optiv Finance leadership team.

How you’ll make an impact

Oversee the operations of the accounting, finance, and related functions.

Responsible for building and developing accounting policies and procedures.

Oversight of month-end close process, including review of reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and identification and research of accounting issues.

Coordinate, analyze, and report financial performance to management.

Oversee payments of all accounts.

Monitor working capital and funding balances.

Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of company divisions.

Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget

Manage the preparation of the financial statements and notes thereto

Manage the external auditors.

Represent finance in the identification and implementation of new systems and upgrade of existing systems.

Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and investment decisions.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and principles.

Responsible for leading and managing the Federal Finance and Accounting team.

What we’re looking for

Bachelor’s Degree / MBA or practical equivalent.

10 or more years of solid accounting experience.

Knowledge of GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, including Sarbanes Oxley compliance.

5-10 years progressive accounting experience managing/maintaining Deltek Costpoint ERP system.

Hands-on knowledge of DCAA compliance standards, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Ability to demonstrate leadership, creativity, and initiative.

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

Experience with creating financial statements.

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close.

Strong accounting software user and administration skills.

Experience working with senior management leadership and ability to influence others cross-functionally.

Experience leading and managing people and direct reports is required.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

What you can expect from Optiv

• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv + ClearShark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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