Federal Program Finance Controller

Xpect Solutions, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plan

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

3 weeks of annual PTO

11 days of Holiday PTO

Performance Awards

Referral Bonus Plan (up to $5,000/year

Education Reimbursement/Training (upTo

Job summary

XPECT Solutions, LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Controller to oversee the recruitment marketing program’s finances, ensuring contractual compliance and transparent reporting. You will monitor labor costs, subcontractor expenses, ODCs, paid media budgets, travel, and funding allocations to keep spend aligned with approved budgets.

Collaborating with the Marketing Program Manager, Program Director, finance teams, and government stakeholders, you will forecast burn rates, validate

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in financial control, budget management, contract finance, or program accounting.
• On-site in Washington, DC area with telework allowed when authorized by the Government.
• Experience budgeting and reporting within government or large enterprise service environments.
• Strong budget forecasting, cost tracking, invoice validation, and reconciliation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience supporting subcontractor management, ODC tracking, or procurement-related finances.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within compliance frameworks.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; able to communicate financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the program budget tracker across all cost categories, including direct labor, subcontractor costs, ODCs, paid media spend, and travel.
• Track program expenditures against approved funding pools and reconcile spend to ensure budget accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor paid media budget utilization and provide regular reporting on funding drawdowns, remaining balances, and spending trends.
• Review, validate, and process subcontractor invoices for accuracy, scope alignment, and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate multi-quote procurement processes for ODC purchases and ensure all required documentation is maintained for approvals and audits.
• Track and reconcile ODC expenditures against approved requests, confirming that all spending receives appropriate authorization before commitment.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports, including budget status updates, burn-rate analyses, and funding forecasts.
• Support invoicing activities and maintain cost documentation required under contract terms and reporting requirements.
• Partner with Project Managers and Campaign Managers to monitor campaign budgets and identify potential funding risks.
• Provide financial data, historical spending analysis, and cost estimates to support contract modifications and funding requests.
• Manage travel authorization and reimbursement tracking in accordance with contract requirements.
• Identify potential budget overruns, funding shortfalls, and scope-creep risks, and elevate concerns to program leadership.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation to facilitate internal reviews, client reporting, and government audits.

Skills

Budget management

Financial oversight

Contract finance

Government contracting

Excel proficiency

Job description

XPECT Solutions, LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Controller to oversee the recruitment marketing program’s finances, ensuring contractual compliance and transparent reporting. You will monitor labor costs, subcontractor expenses, ODCs, paid media budgets, travel, and funding allocations to keep spend aligned with approved budgets.

Collaborating with the Marketing Program Manager, Program Director, finance teams, and government stakeholders, you will forecast burn rates, validate