Program Controller: Federal Contract Finance

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation Professional Services SBU seeks a Program Controller II to manage budgets, cash flow, and cost control across multiple government contracting programs in Chesapeake, VA. You will input budgets, run cash flow projections, and ensure proper cost allocations per contracts.

The role requires strong analytical ability, experience with Deltek Costpoint, and proficiency in Excel/Word. Collaboration with Contracts and HR is essential for accurate cost tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of federal government contracting experience.
• Experience with accounting principles, software, and databases.
• Experience with financial analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint.

Responsibilities

• Input and update project budgets in financial planning software and monitor variances.
• Prepare weekly cash flow projections and assist in treasury forecasting.
• Track and resolve outstanding accounts receivable and reconcile invoices.
• Analyze budgets vs. actuals, funding requirements, and estimates to complete.
• Coordinate timesheet corrections with HR and review travel requests for compliance.
• Ensure direct costs are allocated properly and billed per contract requirements.
• Support month-end close with revenue and cost accruals and estimates at completion.
• Participate in program reviews with financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Cost control

Deltek

Costpoint

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Chenega Corporation Professional Services SBU seeks a Program Controller II to manage budgets, cash flow, and cost control across multiple government contracting programs in Chesapeake, VA. You will input budgets, run cash flow projections, and ensure proper cost allocations per contracts.

The role requires strong analytical ability, experience with Deltek Costpoint, and proficiency in Excel/Word. Collaboration with Contracts and HR is essential for accurate cost tracking and reporting.