Senior Controller - Government Contract Finance Leader

TSG; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA contributions

401k with company contributions

Vacation accrual 3 weeks

Job summary

ARKA Group L.P. is seeking a detail-oriented Controller to lead the finance team for the Radar and Sensor Technologies (RST) business group based out of Ypsilanti, MI with on-site presence in Chantilly, VA. You will develop and present financial information and models to support strategic decisions in a fast-growing national security company.

This role requires strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage audits and government requirements while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related finance area.
• 8+ years of experience in Accounting, Month End Closings and Financial Reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Government Contract Accounting (FAR, DFAR, CAS) a plus.
• Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience.
• Working knowledge of accounting and finance best practices.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong Excel and modeling skills.
• Proficiency in other Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong understanding and experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accounting compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Review and analyze various financial statements and reports
• Lead monthly close process including review of journal entries, allocations, reporting to the parent company, etc.
• Review and analyze percentage-of-completion and shipment-based revenue models
• Management and analysis of direct & indirect rates
• Review and approve account reconciliations
• Support and interact with auditors for financial statement and government audits
• Understand key business drivers
• Assist project teams with financial guidance across all functions of the organization
• Build financial models
• Perform ad hoc analysis as required
• Work collaboratively across functions and businesses
• Lead a team of finance professionals managing all personnel related activities

Skills

Excel modeling

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

OneStream

Cognos Reporting

Job description

ARKA Group L.P. is seeking a detail-oriented Controller to lead the finance team for the Radar and Sensor Technologies (RST) business group based out of Ypsilanti, MI with on-site presence in Chantilly, VA. You will develop and present financial information and models to support strategic decisions in a fast-growing national security company.

This role requires strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage audits and government requirements while guiding