Cost & Project Controls Lead for Government Programs

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicly Traded Aerospace & Defense Technology Company in Arlington, VA is seeking a Cost & Project Controls Manager to own the financial picture of government programs. You will close project costs and build EAC/ETC forecasts, collaborating with Program Managers and Finance leadership to ensure forecasts reflect execution.

The role requires 4+ years in cost accounting/forecasting, strong Excel, and experience with government contracting. Hybrid schedule with 2–3 days onsite in Arlington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years in cost accounting/close with EAC/ETC forecasting for government contracts.
• Month-end close experience: journal entries, accruals, reconciliations.
• Experience building/defending EAC/ETC forecasts and identifying margin risk.
• Familiarity with FFP, CPFF, T&M or hybrid contracts.
• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Advanced Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS); ERP: Unanet/Deltek Costpoint/Vantagepoint, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite.
• Ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
• CPA/CMA/PMP or EVM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cost accounting & close across multiple government programs
• Build and defend EAC/ETC forecasts
• Collaborate with program managers to align forecasts with execution
• Present results and risks to stakeholders

Skills

Cost accounting

Forecasting (EAC/ETC)

Month-end close

Budgeting & analysis

ASC 606

ERP systems

Government contracts

Excel advanced

EVM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Unanet

Deltek Costpoint

Vantagepoint

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Publicly Traded Aerospace & Defense Technology Company in Arlington, VA is seeking a Cost & Project Controls Manager to own the financial picture of government programs. You will close project costs and build EAC/ETC forecasts, collaborating with Program Managers and Finance leadership to ensure forecasts reflect execution.

The role requires 4+ years in cost accounting/forecasting, strong Excel, and experience with government contracting. Hybrid schedule with 2–3 days onsite in Arlington.