Remote Sr. Controller - GovCon

AccountingDepartment.com; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote W-2

Compressed work week option

401(k) plan

Bonus incentive plan

Job summary

AccountingDepartment.com, LLC is seeking a Senior Controller to lead virtual accounting teams and deliver outsourced controllership and advisory services for clients, including government contracting customers. You will manage budgets, forecasts, analytics, and KPI development, while maintaining GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The role emphasizes strategic client partnership, quick decision-making, and risk reduction, with opportunities to shape policies, processes, and performance

Qualifications

• 10–15 years accounting experience with mix of public and private sector
• Government contracting experience with FAR, CAS, and DCAA familiarity
• Strong leadership and mentoring of virtual accounting staff
• Ability to analyze data and provide client-ready insights

Responsibilities

• Lead virtual accounting staff and ensure timely, accurate monthly financial reporting for multiple clients
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, analytics and KPIs; provide strategic recommendations
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies; ensure compliance with GAAP and contract requirements
• Coordinate audits and external tax information; support client strategy discussions

Skills

Supervisory experience

Government contracting

Strong communication

Leadership

Tools

QuickBooks

ICAT

Excel

Job description

Awarded Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for the fifth year in a row!

AccountingDepartment.com is the leader in outsourced virtual accounting services for businesses - and our family is growing! Perhaps your next career adventure awaits!

AccountingDepartment.com never settles with status quo. We strive to make sure our staff have plenty of opportunities that broaden skill sets and ultimately enhance career satisfaction while working here. If you're someone who wants to make a difference, is a confident communicator, loves a good challenge, and happily embraces change, then we sound like a perfect match!

It's been an exciting 22 years at AccountingDepartment.com! We hope you will join us as we continue this exciting revolutionary journey we are on.

Your Role:

The Senior Controller is a leadership position accountable for managing the activities of several staff, including Accounting Managers and Accountants, while providing outsourced controllership and advisory services to various clients.

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements that are compliant with DCAA, FAR, CAS, and GAAP. Controllership services include timely review of monthly financial reports for accuracy; implementing perfected internal process and controls to eliminate risk. Advisory services include helping clients achieve the visions for their business by looking at historical data and future projections. The individual is responsible for budgets, forecasts, analytics, and developing KPIs, while providing insight and making recommendations to clients. The nature of the work requires quick decision-making, based on knowledge of pertinent information and an intention to reduce risk factors as much as possible.

The Senior Controller must be self-motivated and be able to provide superior and responsive professional services for clients and staff in a virtual environment to create an unparalleled experience for all. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy workplace, who is well versed with federal contracting and wants to be an integral part of the leadership team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Client Service:

• Act as a trusted advisor and key partner to clients, understanding their unique business and accounting needs.
• Provide strategic leadership in scalable accounting operations, ensuring compliance with internal control systems, policies, and procedures
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures; recommend financial tools and benchmarks to enhance operational efficiency
• Prepare and manage client budgets, cash forecasts, and monthly financial reports
• Manage the month-end closing and issue financial reports to all clients, every month
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting, contracts and general ledger structure. Ensures all information is properly entered into QuickBooks & ICAT.
• Identify variances from the budget and report significant variances to client
• Execute client conference calls on a regular basis to review strategy, current and future needs, as well as operational changes affecting financial results
• Assist in gathering pertinent tax related information for external tax return preparation
• Coordinate the provision of information to external audits for the annual audit or review
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
• Review and approve monthly and quarterly tax filings - use/sales tax, property tax returns, payroll tax returns prepared by accounting specialists
• Complete special projects as requested by client

Financial Planning and Strategic Analysis:

• Develop client budgets and cash forecasting tools (including KPIS) to support long-term planning and investment decisions
• Monitor budget performance, providing insights into trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• Partner with client’s senior leadership to analyze financial and operational data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making

Accounting Team Leadership:

• Directs a team of virtual accounting professionals to accomplish priorities and deliverables to meticulously deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting package for multiple clients
• Support, train, motivate and mentor virtual accounting specialists in performance of their daily responsibilities so they can learn the tasks and procedures necessary to meet quality standards. Conduct timely performance reviews.
• Execute team meetings
• Utilize internal documentation system when updating/developing procedures and policies.
• Enforces a system of internal controls to verify integrity of processes and procedures are followed by staff

Internal Leadership:

• Provide strategic guidance and operational decision making to our senior leadership team. Recommend and implement best practices to add value.
• Assist with interviewing and onboarding new team members, as needed
• Partner and collaborate with other Senior Controllers on best practices to enhance company knowledge sharing culture

Essential Skills & Experience:

The ideal Senior Controller candidate will have extensive knowledge in accounting for businesses in the under $20M market. The ideal candidate should have 10 – 15 years of progressive accounting experience, with a combination 5+ years in public accounting and 5+ years in private industry.

In addition:

• 5 years supervisory experience
• Must have government contracting industry experience. The candidate must have a solid understanding of federal contracts, full accrual accounting and working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and set daily, weekly and monthly priorities
• Adaptive leadership style with a passion for mentoring staff. Exceptional ability to work with all levels within the organization while fostering a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to express oneself confidently
• Experience with hands on accounting with small to medium size businesses and ability to roll up your sleeves to get things done
• Technical, analytical focus with proactive, problem-solving nature. Ability to research and suggest proper accounting solutions.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a sense of urgency to achieve timely, quality results
• Ability to make quick decisions based on knowledge and experience
• Works well within established standards and guidelines
• Ability to acclimate to various client environments
• Strong experience with QuickBooks, ICAT and/or other accounting software packages
• High degree of computer literacy, including extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office, and specifically Outlook and Excel
• Ability to travel when necessary

Cultural Fit:

We are proud of our culture and are looking for someone who shares our G.R.I.T. values:

• Grit: Motivated self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude. Demonstrates GRIT in overcoming obstacles and accomplishing tasks.
• G: Expresses Gratitude and appreciation for the contributions of team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• R: Demonstrates Resilience, flexibility, and determination while autonomously managing high-priority tasks and projects in an ever-evolving, dynamic work environment
• I: Unquestionable commitment to upholding the highest standards of Integrity, ethical behavior, and transparency in all business practices
• T: Proven ability to contribute effectively to organizational and team objectives through strong Teamwork skills

Working at AccountingDepartment.com, LLC:

The people at AccountingDepartment.com, LLC are passionate about their work and are driven by innovation. Each and every day we strive for excellence. Our work environment is equal parts casual and professional. We’re serious about our business and delivering the best service to our clients, but we also make it a priority to keep things fun and exciting.

Benefits Include:

• 100% Remote, W-2 position
• Compressed work week option available
• Self-Managed paid time off and paid holidays
• Group Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Accident Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Participation in a company wide annual bonus incentive plan
• $25 monthly internet stipend
• Virtual employee groups, clubs, and activities throughout the year
• Casual dress

Attention Military Spouses:

For the last 22 years, we've proudly offered 100% remote, W-2 positions, and we’ve built an environment where career continuity is more than just a buzzword – it’s a reality! Whether you’re stationed at a new base or relocating for a PCS, we offer military spouses the unique opportunity to continue your career without disruption.

As an accounting professional, you can take your position with you and keep your career on track no matter where life takes you. We believe in family first and are proud to be a family-friendly company with an award-winning culture. In fact, we’ve been nominated by Inc. Magazine for 5 years in a row for our exceptional workplace environment!

If you're looking for a role that values flexibility, career growth, and a supportive work-life balance, we may just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and experience the benefits of working with a company that truly cares about its people.

AccountingDepartment.com is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at AccountingDepartment.com is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.