Financial Controller

Zantech; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Vacation package

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Zantech is seeking a Financial Controller/VP of Finance to manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of accounting experience, including government contract knowledge. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in accounting with supervisory experience.
• Government contract accounting and knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with Federal contracts types like FFP and Cost Plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate financial records and ensure compliance.
• Oversee budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Coordinate audits and maintain accounting systems.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Accounting Principles

Government Contract Accounting

Compliance Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Deltek Cost Point

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Small Business focused on providing complex, mission focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We are looking for you; someone who strives to support a strong team and to deliver “Outstanding Performance…. Always!”. If so, we would love to talk with you regarding that next step in your career.

At Zantech, we apply state-of-the-art technology to solve our Federal Clients' most mission-critical challenges. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers a competitive compensation, benefits and vacation package as well as providing you with a fast paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!

This Financial Controller/VP of Finance (for the right candidate) is a key role in our organization and we are looking for the right person to help the company grow, yet remain compliant through planning and overseeing the corporation's day-to-day and future accounting/finance/contract operations. This would include proposal pricing, budgeting, DCAA and incurred cost planning.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Administers and maintains all corporate financial records including books of original entry, supporting schedules and subsidiary ledgers.
  
• Establishes and maintains all corporate policies related to accounting matters.
• Collects and analyzes corporate financial data to provide management with internal reports.
• Provides for an annual budgeting and planning process to insure long term financial and business strategy.
• Supports all levels of the corporation in budget preparation through training and by providing relevant information when appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains cost accounting standards for the corporation to be implemented.
• Support the proposal efforts through pricing efforts.
• Provides special reporting and analysis of financial information to management.
• Establishes procedures for reviewing and approving budgeted expenditure justifications and approvals.
• Manage month-end close process and produce monthly financial statements and other management reporting as required on a timely basis.
• Manage the accounting system and make recommendation on enhancements and other processes.
• Implement accounting policies and procedures to streamline accounting operations that improve overall efficiency.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor/ manage cash flow.
• Develop and maintain financial and operating budgets.
• Coordinate outside audits with outside independent auditors and regulatory agencies (DCAA).
• Assure compliance with all federal, state and local corporate, payroll and other applicable tax issues.
• Oversee intercompany clearing process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provides guidance and direction to accounting employees to assist them in their professional development.
  
• Administers the activities of the general accounting, credit, collections and business planning departments.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) required
• Minimum of 10 years of all aspects of accounting with strong supervisory and mentoring experience.
• Prior experience in multiple business operations or public accounting required.
• Government contract accounting experience and a working knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, as well as DCAA/DCMA/FAR/CAS regulations.
• Experience with all types of Federal contracts - FFP, Cost Plus, T&M
• Hands on experience with setting up and maintaining government-compliant accounting systems for job costing and financial management.
• Deltek Cost Point and Government Accounting system experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Ability to enjoy working with a great team.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Graduate degree (or equivalent experience)
• CPA

“Outstanding Performance…Always!”

Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other.