Remote Director of Finance & Controller (Gov’t Contracts)

Kauffman and Associates, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Internet reimbursement

Remote work

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Kauffman and Associates, Inc. (KAI) is seeking a Director of Finance / Controller to lead the Finance & Accounting function, report to the COO, and ensure the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting for government contracting work.

You will oversee close processes, cost accounting, internal controls, audits, and strategic financial planning while partnering with project managers and senior leadership to drive sustainable growth and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, close, reconciliations, and staff oversight.
• Controller-level experience establishing accounting discipline, internal controls, audit readiness, and accurate, timely financial statements.
• Advanced knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and experience with paperless accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Strong knowledge of federal government contracting, cost accounting, indirect rates, contract billing, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Experience managing external audits, incurred-cost submissions, and audit support.
• CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise accounting staff responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, cash receipts, and general ledger activities; establish clear responsibilities, review standards, and deadlines.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, including close calendars, journal entries, accruals, allocations, account analysis, review, and timely completion.
• Ensure complete and accurate reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, payroll liabilities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, deferred items, intercompany activity, and other balance-sheet and general-ledger accounts.
• Prepare and review timely financial statements and management reports, including balance sheet, income statement, cash-flow reporting, budget-to-actual results, project profitability, indirect-rate performance, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, accounting system configuration, financial reporting structure, recurring entries, and documentation standards to support consistent and reliable reporting.
• Establish, document, monitor, and improve accounting policies, internal controls, segregation of duties, approval authorities, and record-retention practices; promptly investigate and correct control or accounting deficiencies.
• Ensure accounting transactions are supported, properly authorized, accurately coded, recorded in the correct period, and maintained in an audit-ready manner.
• Coordinate year-end activities with external accountants and tax advisors, including schedules and information required for financial statement, tax, retirement plan, insurance, or other examinations and filings.
• Monitor receivables, collections, payables, payroll, and cash requirements; elevate material issues and recommend corrective action.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Project management

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Kauffman and Associates, Inc. (KAI) is seeking a Director of Finance / Controller to lead the Finance & Accounting function, report to the COO, and ensure the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting for government contracting work.

You will oversee close processes, cost accounting, internal controls, audits, and strategic financial planning while partnering with project managers and senior leadership to drive sustainable growth and compliance.