Director of Finance & Controller – Government Contracting

Mykelly; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks an experienced Director of Finance to lead financial operations, accounting, reporting, and project finance for a government contracting environment. This executive role develops the Finance team, strengthens internal controls, and provides strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has extensive accounting leadership and a background in government contracting or project-based accounting, with strong collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of accounting operations experience with leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience managing multiple accounting functions and leading a team.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance and Accounting team, establishing priorities, performance expectations, and departmental goals.
• Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, billing, payroll, reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly financial statements.
• Direct financial reporting, analyze results and variances, and communicate key findings to senior management.
• Manage project accounting: revenue/cost tracking, contract funding, task orders, billing, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate government contract invoicing, contract modifications, funding updates, and contract closeouts.
• Coordinate government contract reporting, including GSA, incurrence cost submissions, and DCAA audits.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communications

Project management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Unanet Enterprise

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Kelly Services seeks an experienced Director of Finance to lead financial operations, accounting, reporting, and project finance for a government contracting environment. This executive role develops the Finance team, strengthens internal controls, and provides strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has extensive accounting leadership and a background in government contracting or project-based accounting, with strong collaboration across the organization.