Project Controller

Synectic Solutions, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and logistics firm is seeking a skilled Project Controller to oversee financial operations for government contracts. The role involves maintaining budgets, generating financial reports, and collaborating with program managers. Candidates should have substantial experience in project financial analysis and familiarity with DoD cost accounting principles, making this an excellent opportunity in a growing company dedicated to supporting the Department of Defense.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Project Controller role.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Unanet.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing Indirect Rate Structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial control, reporting, and analysis for DoD contracts.
• Maintain and update budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
• Manage financial reporting and program performance metrics.

Skills

Financial control

Reporting and analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Financial modeling

Indirect rate management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Unanet

Excel

Job description

Synectic Solutions Inc. (SSI), a leading provider of engineering and logistics support to the Department of Defense, is aggressively growing and seeking a skilled Project Controller to join our high-performance team. This role will support complex government programs and provide critical financial oversight to ensure cost, schedule, and performance alignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial control, reporting, and analysis for multiple DoD contracts.
• Maintain, track, and update budgets, forecasts, and expenditures in accordance with contractual requirements and company policies.
• Manage financial reporting, oversight, and program performance metrics.
• Support Program Managers with labor planning, project status reviews, and variance analysis.
• Generate monthly financial reporting packages and interface with internal finance and operations teams.
• Maintain and analyze indirect rate structures to ensure accuracy in cost reporting and planning.
• Serve as a Unanet SME for project setup, labor tracking, indirect allocations, and billing workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Project Controller or Project Financial Analyst role supporting government contracts.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Unanet in a project control capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in understanding and managing Indirect Rate Structures, including overhead, G&A, and fringe allocations.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Working knowledge of DoD cost accounting principles, FAR/DFARS, and Cost-Type, T&M, and FFP contract types.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Experience supporting a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
• Familiarity with DCAA requirements and audit support.

What Your Experience Working for UsWill Be Like
Ask any of our employees and they will tell you SSI is a great place to work with an upbeat and positive culture. We take pride in our work to continuously improve on our performance in a manner that enhances the mission of the agencies we serve while expanding opportunities for our employees and our company.

About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI)
Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 20-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, to continually improving all products, services, and processes, and to perform all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics.

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