Finance Controller TS/SCI with CI poly

TENICA and Associates LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in Chantilly, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Controller to manage its accounting operations. The role includes overseeing financial reporting, maintaining accounting policies, and coordinating with external auditors. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration and have over 10 years of relevant experience. Expertise in Deltek Costpoint and Microsoft Excel is preferred. This position is primarily office-based.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division.
• Preference for candidates with Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.
• A clearance is desirable.
• CPA or CMA designations are a plus; clearance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department.
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.

Skills

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Equivalent business experience

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We believe that every person, given the opportunity and the tools, is capable of achieving great things. Our team members focus on our customers and assisting them achieve their mission and goals. Our leadership nurtures our team’s potential by treating each employee with honesty, integrity, respect, dignity, compassion and fairness.

And we’re looking for motivated people who share those values!.

Basic Function

The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Principal Accountabilities

Management

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Manage and coordinate with outsourced functions
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
• Oversee and assist with payroll processing
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Provide for a system of management cost reports
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

Compliance

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Desired Qualifications

The controller candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation. Deltek Costpoint and Microsoft excel experience are highly preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations. A clearance is desirable.

Working Conditions

Primarily in an office environment.