Senior Program Controller - FP&A Leader for Gov't Contracts

CBRE Government & Defense Services; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Well-being programs

Financial planning

Short-term incentives

Job summary

CBRE Government & Defense Services seeks a Senior Program Controller to lead program finance, FP&A, and contract financial management. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis to support profitability across labor-intensive service contracts.

The role requires coordinating with senior leadership, ensuring FAR/CAS/GAAP compliance, and leveraging Power BI for dashboard insights. Travel is minimal to occasional.

Qualifications

• Education: degree in finance or accounting preferred but not required.
• 7+ years in program finance or related experience.
• 2+ years in leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience with government contracting and/or outsourced facilities management strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial leadership and strategic support across organization.
• Oversee Program Finance/contract financial management and FP&A activities.
• Manage labor and subcontractor accruals, vendor costs, and SOX-compliant revenue recognition.
• Support contract setup, WBS structures, and ERP configuration (JAMIS, SAP, Deltek, PeopleSoft).
• Monitor funding, AR, margins, and rate structures; present to senior leadership.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Margin analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Power BI

JAMIS

SAP

Deltek

PeopleSoft

Job description

CBRE Government & Defense Services seeks a Senior Program Controller to lead program finance, FP&A, and contract financial management. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis to support profitability across labor-intensive service contracts.

The role requires coordinating with senior leadership, ensuring FAR/CAS/GAAP compliance, and leveraging Power BI for dashboard insights. Travel is minimal to occasional.