Corporate Controller

Talent Acquisition Concepts; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead their accounting team in the AEC sector. This pivotal role requires a CPA with extensive experience in government contracts, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The Corporate Controller will develop and maintain accounting policies, manage financial performance, and foster collaboration across teams. With a focus on leadership and strategic financial management, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the financial integrity of the organization while working in a dynamic environment. If you are an experienced accountant with a passion for excellence and teamwork, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires CPA license and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting, especially with government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and payroll activities, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Mentor and manage accounting staff, promoting efficiency and accountability.

Skills

Accounting and Financial Transactions

Project Management

Excel Expertise

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA License

10+ Years of Experience in Accounting

Tools

Unanet Accounting Systems

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Corporate Controller is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive hands-on experience in a wide range of accounting, auditing, tax, and financial work for Government contractors in the Architectural/Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry. The Corporate Controller will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining an effective accounting program. This role requires solid leadership, project management, and organizational skills, a meticulous level of attention to detail and accuracy, with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines. This is a supervisory position that requires in-depth experience in all transactional accounting activities and promotes teamwork and cooperation within the accounting team and organization. The Corporate Controller reports to the President and is expected to understand business strategy, develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive accounting policies and procedures, participate in the management of financial performance, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable tax laws, including FASB and GAAP principles and FAR, DFARS, and DCAA regulations. The Corporate Controller must display exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills with a service-oriented approach and the ability to foster outstanding internal and external relationships. This position works collaboratively with operations, line of business managers, and project teams throughout project lifecycles including pricing, planning, budgeting, forecasting, execution, and successful closeout of services and product delivery.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for all accounting and payroll activities, internal and external communication, and meeting deadlines.
2. Supervises staff in daily responsibilities, manages workload, promotes accountability, ensures efficiency, and verifies complete and accurate recordkeeping.
3. Provides mentorship, guidance, performance management, training, and development programs for direct reports.
4. Analyzes technical accounting issues (FARs, GAAP, company policy). Uses expert Excel, data analytical, and problem-solving skills to conduct in-depth analyses to identify, isolate, and resolve complex discrepancies, including performing timely ad-hoc analyses, account reconciliations, expenditures, and variance analyses.
5. Executes on-time month-end closings, provides support, guidance, and thorough review of monthly financial statements, and prepares and distributes financial reports to management promptly each month.
6. Ensures timely and seamless setup, onboarding, and management of clients, subcontractors, and vendors in Unanet and other applicable client systems including invoicing; i.e., WAWF, RMS, etc.
7. Provides integral support for Internal Controls Management to help maintain integrity, improve operational efficiency, ensure that budgets are adhered to, policies are followed, capital requirements are identified, and accurate reports are generated for leadership.
8. Collaborates with leadership on Direct and Indirect Cost Budgets, monitors Indirect Rates, and facilitates adjustments.
9. Prepares draft tax returns and provides support for tax inquiries conducted by third-party CPA firms.
10. Facilitates audit readiness initiatives and leads audits with outside consultants, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
11. Conducts and supports 1408 assessments and accounting ecosystem evaluations.
12. Manages Incurred Cost Submissions when applicable.

Skills

1. Expert in all accounting and financial transactions, including cost review, account reconciliation, and adjustments.
2. Strong ability to plan, manage multiple projects, and maintain focus while juggling priorities.
3. Expert experience with MS Office applications, especially Excel, databases, and web-based applications.
4. Understanding of the integrated functions of CRM, Accounting, Project Planning, and Forecasting.
5. Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, and independent thinking.
6. Demonstrates sound business judgment.

Education, Licenses, and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field.
2. CPA license is required.
3. A minimum of 10 years direct experience in accounting with a focus on government contracts across various types.
4. Experience with utilizing (data entry) and managing Unanet Accounting Systems is required.

Other Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required.