Corporate Controller

Trident Systems; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Trident Systems, a defense-focused engineering company, seeks a Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations across multiple locations in Virginia. The role ensures GAAP/FAR/CAS compliance, oversees audits, and drives standardization and integration of acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive controllership experience, ERP expertise (Microsoft Dynamics), and a hands-on leadership style, with on-site work in Fairfax or Sterling, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 15+ years of accounting experience with a Bachelor's or 13+ years with a Master's.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in controllership or senior leadership roles.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience implementing firm-wide accounting standards across multiple entities and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting activities across business units to ensure consistent policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage annual financial statement audit and tax return with third-party firm, including timelines and item resolution.
• Oversee close, reporting, and compliance with GAAP, FAR, and CAS; partner with CFO on risk management.
• Lead acquisition integration, system alignment, and reporting consolidation.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and data integrity across entities and systems.

Skills

ERP systems

Leadership experience

GAAP knowledge

Audit coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Position Title: Corporate Controller
Requisition ID: 1815
Position Location: Fairfax, VA (onsite)
Position Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Supervises Others: Yes

At Trident Systems, we believe that strong engineering principles are fundamental to driving innovation and solving complex problems. We promote a culture characterized by rigorous engineering practices and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is achieved by leveraging our organization's collective expertise through collaborative development processes, which include thorough design and peer reviews. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in aerospace electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

Trident Solutions is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations and policy across multiple business units, systems and locations.

This position will focus on driving consistency, accuracy, and compliance throughout the company's accounting framework. The Controller will set standards, implement controls, and ensure alignment with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, and audit requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on leadership style. They excel at building structure in complex organizations, promoting standardization, and integrating new acquisitions into a unified accounting environment.

This position is on-site at Fairfax, VA OR Sterling, VA.

Leadership & Standardization

• Lead and coordinate accounting activities across all business units to ensure consistent policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Develop, document, and enforce consistent company-wide accounting standards in compliance with GAAP, FAR, and CAS
• Responsible for managing annual financial statement audit and tax return in conjunction with third party accounting firm. Key duties include ensuring execution, communicating with audit firm, managing and resolving outstanding items and adhering to the audit/tax timelines.
• Partner with business-units to maintain uniform practices for close, reporting, and compliance.
• Drive initiatives that improve process efficiency, automation, and data integrity across entities and systems.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the accounting organization.
• Oversee the billing and invoicing process, ensuring invoices are generated accurately and in compliance with contractual terms.
• Prepare and maintain the weekly cash flow forecast, identifying funding requirements and optimizing cash positioning across accounts.

Compliance, Controls & Reporting

• Maintain oversight of corporate internal controls and ensure readiness for external and government audits, including DCAA.
• Oversee preparation and support of indirect cost rate calculations, incurred cost submissions, and related FAR/CAS documentation.
• Ensure all financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory, lender and contractual obligations.
• Partner with the CFO to assess accounting risks and strengthen compliance frameworks.

Technical Accounting & Integration

• Provide technical accounting guidance for complex or judgmental areas including ASC 606 revenue recognition, cost allocation, capitalization, and project-based accounting.
• Lead accounting aspects of acquisition integration, aligning systems, controls, and reporting structures.
• Review and consolidate results across business units, ensuring alignment and integrity of company-wide financial data.
• Collaborate with FP&A and operations to connect accounting data with performance metrics and management reporting.
• Lead impact assessments of new and amended accounting standards on the company's financial statements, disclosures, systems, and controls.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Champion effective use of ERP and reporting tools; ensure consistent configuration and data standards across locations.
• Identify automation opportunities and workflow improvements to shorten close cycles and enhance reporting transparency.
• Maintain awareness of evolving GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements and communicate updates to accounting leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field
• 15+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree OR 13+ years with a Master's degree
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a controllership or senior accounting leadership role
• Demonstrated experience implementing company-wide accounting standards or harmonizing practices across multiple entities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics or comparable ERP systems
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience in project-based or manufacturing accounting environments
• Strong knowledge of FAR Part 31, CAS, and indirect rate development
• M&A integration experience
• Background in both public and private accounting

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $235,000
Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)