Corporate Controller

FM Talent; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Talent Source in Maryland seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and partner with the executive team to drive growth and compliance. This role oversees payroll coordination via ADP and ensures accurate reporting in Unanet ERP, with a hands-on leadership style.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting/finance, prior leadership, and a CPA or advanced degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required; CPA and/or master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a small to mid-sized government contracting environment.
• At least 3 years in a Controller/Director of Finance or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with Unanet ERP required or strongly preferred; knowledge of project accounting and government contract reporting within an ERP environment is highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating or overseeing payroll through ADP or a comparable payroll platform.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, GSA Schedules, and government contracting financial practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; able to present financial information clearly to executive leadership and non-financial stakeholders.
• High level of judgment, discretion, ownership, and follow-through; collaborative team player and hands-on leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounting function, including payroll coordination, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, account reconciliations, cash management, and financial close activities.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and performance management for accounting and finance staff; set clear expectations, establish priorities, monitor workload, and support professional development.
• Oversee accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, financial performance analysis, and management reporting for senior leadership.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation to support compliance, audit readiness, and scalable financial operations.
• Coordinate payroll processing and related controls through ADP, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll activity in partnership with HR and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the internal financial systems lead for Unanet ERP, ensuring accurate project accounting, reporting, data integrity, and effective use of system capabilities.
• Prepare and manage audit and tax documentation, support external auditors and tax advisors, and ensure timely responses to financial information requests.
• Serve as a key liaison to the Company’s strategic fractional CFO and Board of Advisors, including preparing, refining, and delivering financial reporting, analysis, and materials in support of external financial oversight and strategic decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial projections, and variance analysis to support business planning and executive decision-making.
• Partner with operations leaders to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, strengthen cost controls, and support profitability across contracts and service lines.
• Provide expertise, as needed, with RFQ/RFP pricing, indirect rate support, and financial inputs for government contracting opportunities.
• Support compliance with applicable government contracting requirements, including FAR, DFARS, GSA Schedule considerations, and related accounting practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, accountability, and transparency across finance and accounting operations.

Skills

People management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or Masters preferred

Tools

Unanet ERP

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. Our clients include federal, state, and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2004, we have a strong history of providing recruitment strategies and applying effective project and quality management methodologies to support client success.

POSITION SUMMARY

FM Talent Source is seeking an experienced Controller to support our corporate office and serve as a key member of the senior leadership team. This role is responsible for leading accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, supporting budgeting and forecasting, overseeing payroll coordination through ADP, and ensuring accurate financial reporting through Unanet, our ERP system. The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader with demonstrated experience managing people, developing accounting talent, improving processes, and partnering with executive leadership to support growth, compliance, and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the accounting function, including payroll coordination, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, account reconciliations, cash management, and financial close activities.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and performance management for accounting and finance staff; set clear expectations, establish priorities, monitor workload, and support professional development.
• Oversee accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, financial performance analysis, and management reporting for senior leadership.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation to support compliance, audit readiness, and scalable financial operations.
• Coordinate payroll processing and related controls through ADP, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll activity in partnership with HR and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the internal financial systems lead for Unanet ERP, ensuring accurate project accounting, reporting, data integrity, and effective use of system capabilities.
• Prepare and manage audit and tax documentation, support external auditors and tax advisors, and ensure timely responses to financial information requests.
• Serve as a key liaison to the Company’s strategic fractional CFO and Board of Advisors, including preparing, refining, and delivering financial reporting, analysis, and materials in support of external financial oversight and strategic decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial projections, and variance analysis to support business planning and executive decision-making.
• Partner with operations leaders to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, strengthen cost controls, and support profitability across contracts and service lines.
• Provide expertise, as needed, with RFQ/RFP pricing, indirect rate support, and financial inputs for government contracting opportunities.
• Support compliance with applicable government contracting requirements, including FAR, DFARS, GSA Schedule considerations, and related accounting practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, accountability, and transparency across finance and accounting operations.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline required; CPA and/or master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a small to mid-sized government contracting environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Controller, Director of Finance, or comparable senior financial leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing accounting or finance team members, including assigning work, reviewing performance, strengthening accountability, and building team capability.
• Hands-on experience with Unanet ERP required or strongly preferred; knowledge of project accounting and government contract reporting within an ERP environment is highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating or overseeing payroll through ADP or a comparable payroll platform.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, GSA Schedules, and government contracting financial practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to present financial information clearly to executive leadership and non-financial stakeholders.
• High level of judgment, discretion, ownership, and follow-through; must be a self-starter, collaborative team player, and hands-on leader who can balance strategy with execution.

PREFERRED LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• People-first leadership style with the ability to build trust, coach effectively, and create clarity around goals, priorities, and accountability.
• Strong executive presence and ability to operate as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Process improvement mindset with the ability to strengthen systems, workflows, controls, and reporting discipline.
• Comfortable working in a growth-oriented environment where priorities may shift and strong communication is essential.
• Commitment to operational excellence, accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FM Talent Source is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: FM Talent Source, LLC. (Company) requires all employees to comply with applicable company policies and procedures, including any health, safety, or verification requirements in effect at the time of employment.