Senior Controller - Federal Contracting & Project Finance

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Life/AD&D insurance

Other insurance options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

BDI seeks a hands-on Senior Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, tax filings, and compliance. You will oversee government contracting, project accounting, and finance team leadership while partnering with leadership on performance, working capital, and growth.

Federal contracting expertise, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with project-based environments are essential. The role reports to the CEO and requires a strategic, organized approach to controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; CPA preferred.
• 15+ years progressive accounting experience including senior leadership.
• Federal government contracting experience, FAR Part 31, overhead-rate audits/negotiations.
• Strong GAAP, project accounting, revenue recognition, and working-capital skills.
• Experience in AEC or project-based government contracting; ERP familiarity with Oracle NetSuite; advanced Excel.
• Private equity reporting and acquisition integration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, GAAP financials, reconciliations, internal controls, and monthly/year-end closes.
• Provide concise reporting on results, variances, KPIs, project performance, and working capital to leadership and board.
• Oversee FAR‑compliant cost accounting, overhead rates, and audits with agencies; maintain DCAA/DOT docs.
• Manage project accounting and revenue recognition across contract types; oversee billing and cash forecasting.
• Support budgets, forecasts, audits, tax coordination, and PE ownership reporting; assist with acquisitions.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Federal contracting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Project accounting

Working capital management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

BDI seeks a hands-on Senior Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, tax filings, and compliance. You will oversee government contracting, project accounting, and finance team leadership while partnering with leadership on performance, working capital, and growth.

Federal contracting expertise, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with project-based environments are essential. The role reports to the CEO and requires a strategic, organized approach to controls and reporting.