Corporate Controller

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

North Wind is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations across multiple entities in a GovCon, private equity-backed environment. The role partners with the CFO to oversee monthly close, controls, and financial reporting, including DCAA and complex cost allocations.

Strong Costpoint leadership and M&A exposure are highly valued. The candidate will drive automation, ensure GAAP compliance, and prepare consolidated statements and management reports for executive leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA preferred.
• Minimum 12 years in finance or accounting leadership roles.
• Experience managing multi-entity GovCon environments.
• Strong GAAP, FAR and CAS knowledge; DCAA familiarity.
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, consolidation, and close processes.
• Ensure internal controls and GAAP compliance across entities.
• Lead audit, financial reporting, and systems optimization initiatives.
• Monitor indirect rates, cost allocations, and pricing support.
• Drive strategic FP&A, board reporting, and lender reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical mindset

Executive reporting

GAAP knowledge

FAR/CAS knowledge

DCAA experience

M&A due diligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

12+ years of related discipline

Tools

Costpoint

Workflow tools

BI/reporting platforms

Job description

Join North Wind - Accelerating Hypersonic Innovation

At North Wind, we are advancing hypersonic technologies through cutting-edge research, system development, and flight testing. Our team drives innovation in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical components, supporting every phase of hypersonic programs from R&D to flight testing. If you are passionate about pushing technological boundaries in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join us.

Corporate Controller Summary

The Corporate Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations across a multi-entity organization and providing leadership to Controllers and their teams. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements. Partnering closely with the CFO, the Corporate Controller drives monthly close discipline, supports strategic decision-making, and leads audit, financial reporting, and systems optimization initiatives. This position requires deep Government Contracting (GovCon) experience, strong Costpoint expertise, and a proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing accounting organization within a private equity-backed environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of financial reporting and analysis, including consolidated and subsidiary financials, project performance, and key trends, delivering actionable insights to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements while maintaining strong internal controls across a multi-entity, GovCon, private equity-backed environment, including oversight of DCAA requirements and support for M&A activities such as due diligence, integration, and post-acquisition alignment.
• Oversee and own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while preparing consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages, and supporting private equity reporting requirements, including KPIs and lender reporting.
• Oversee the development, monitoring, and analysis of indirect rate structures, ensuring accurate cost allocations across divisions, cost pools, and service centers, while supporting pricing, proposals, and forward pricing rate packages. Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and debt strategies to ensure liquidity and effective capital utilization.
• Serve as the enterprise Costpoint functional expert and process owner, driving optimization across key modules (Projects, Labor, Billing, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and
• Time & Expense), leading system enhancements, integrations, and reporting improvements, and partnering with FP&A to ensure data integrity for forecasting, dashboards, and board reporting.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of related discipline;
• Previous experience in management position; or
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Experience driving automation within accounting or finance functions (workflow tools, integrations, BI/reporting platforms).
• Prior involvement in system implementations or Costpoint module expansions.
• Strong analytical mindset with a process improvement orientation.
• Excellent communication skills and executive ready reporting capability.
• Extensive GovCon accounting experience ($50M–$500M environment), including strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
• Deep Costpoint expertise (system ownership or functional leadership) and advanced cost accounting knowledge, including indirect rates, cost pools, and allocations.
• Proven experience leading accounting teams within multi-entity, private equity-backed, growth-oriented organizations.
• Experience with financial due diligence, integration, and post-acquisition accounting alignment (M&A exposure strongly preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to manage confidential information

North Wind is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. North Wind supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. North Wind is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.