Financial Controller

Praeses; United States; On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A technology company in the United States is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and managing financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of Controller experience in government contracting and proficiency in Deltek CostPoint. This position offers a competitive salary range of $165,000 to $185,000 annually and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Controller with 3+ years in government contracting.
• Firm understanding of federal contracting and accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience with FAR and DCAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for accounting operations team ensuring compliance.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes efficiently.
• Prepare and present financial analyses to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Every employee here has a voice in what we do and how we do it, and we are all passionate about our work. We believe in collaboration and creating an open platform to share ideas. We are focused on your success and provide an environment designed to foster personal and professional growth. Our benefits are competitive, and our culture makes this both a fun and rewarding place to be.

About the position

The Controller is the company’s principal financial representative and will plan, direct, and lead a team of accounting practitioners to coordinate all operational accounting functions. The Controller is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements that are compliant with GAAP as well as government financial & regulatory requirements such as DCAA, FAR, CAS.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the accounting operations team, ensuring adherence to internal control systems, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise and support all core accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and General Ledger activities.
• Conduct employee performance reviews, facilitate training and team‑building initiatives, and monitor individual and team progress against established goals.

Financial Operations & Oversight

• Manage month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring timely issuance of financial reports to all divisions, senior management, and the Board.
• Review and approve invoices, expense reports, and timesheets for supervised staff; serve as a backup reviewer/approver as needed.
• Oversee all banking activities, including deposits, payment authorizations, and bank‑statement reconciliations.
• Monitor and report significant budget variances to division leaders and executive management.

Executive Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present clear, data‑driven financial analyses, such as cash‑flow forecasts, variance explanations, and key metrics to the executive leadership, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Develop executive‑level presentation materials that highlight financial trends, strategic risks/opportunities to support informed decision‑making.
• Lead periodic business‑review sessions, answering ad‑hoc analytical questions and recommending corrective actions or strategic initiatives based on findings.

Provide Financial Leadership for Cross‑Functional Teams

• Interact with business development, operational, and project management teams to provide financial training and insights into proposals, project planning, and delivery activities.
• Monitor and maintain financial tracking tools such as cost models and project reports to ensure that data is accurate and delivery teams are delivering on time and on budget.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Evaluate accounting systems and internal processes to ensure operational efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
• Recommend and implement financial tools or process enhancements that improve data clarity and reporting effectiveness.
• Ensure all financial data is accurately maintained within CostPoint, including contract performance metrics, billing details, indirect rates, and general ledger structure.

Compliance & External Coordination

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of required financial information for annual audits and other external reviews.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external accounting firms to support tax preparation and ensure timely submission of required filings.
• Oversee estimated tax payments across multiple states where employees are located.
• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as Controller and manager, with a minimum of 3 years of that experience being directly within government contracting and accounting.
• A firm understanding of federal contracting and accounting principles, including various contract types and cost proposals, full accrual accounting, and working knowledge of indirect rate calculations.
• Demonstrated experience with FAR and DCAA requirements and ensuring compliance with each.
• Experienced user of both Deltek CostPoint and ADP Workforce Now.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to express oneself precisely.
• Experience using Deltek CostPoint in both FedCon and commercial accounting environments.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of services.

What will set you apart

• Use creativity and ingenuity to solve challenging problems.
• Remain well‑organized and efficient, with an ability to multitask and triage obligations.
• Be adaptable to an ever‑changing, exploratory environment.
• Possess a high attention to detail.
• Have a goal‑oriented mindset with a commitment to continued learning.

Compensation Range

$165,000 - $185,000 annual

About Praeses

Praeses is a family‑owned, privately held software company located in Shreveport, LA. Since its founding more than 35 years ago, Praeses has developed products and associated services for private industry as well as federal, state, and local government with solutions that specialize in data fusion and visualization. The company solves complex problems through expert software development and a laser focus on customer needs and is growing at a rapid pace. Today, Praeses’ products are utilized by customers across the country and our employee footprint of talented individuals extends from coast to coast.

Praeses provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.