Strategic Controller - Government Contracting & Manufacturing

Orionplacement; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Shawnee, OK is seeking a Senior Accounting Leader to own day-to-day operations, lead financial reporting, budgeting, and audits for U.S. government contracts in a manufacturing environment.

You will mentor staff, improve controls, and ensure Costpoint-driven accuracy while supporting strategic decisions. Office is based in Shawnee with flexibility to split time with Oklahoma City to reduce commute; 4+ years of relevant accounting experience and a bachelor's in Accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• 4+ years of U.S. government-contracting accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, cost accounting, cash management, AP, AR, and general accounting operations.
• 10+ years of total accounting experience strongly preferred for this senior-level scope.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Accounting management or team leadership experience preferred.
• Deltek Costpoint ERP experience strongly preferred.
• Payroll, inventory accounting, audit coordination, and government documentation experience are valuable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, cash management, and payroll.
• Own monthly and annual financial statement preparation, review, and analysis.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze departmental budgets while partnering with operational leaders.
• Maintain accounting practices appropriate for U.S. government contracts and ensure accurate contract-related accounting.
• Oversee journal entries, account accuracy, supporting documentation, financial controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and work directly with internal and external auditors.
• Lead inventory accounting, cycle counts, annual physical inventory activities, and asset accuracy.
• Present financial and accounting information to executive leadership.
• Identify accounting issues, determine root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Build strong partnerships with department managers to improve processes, policies, and communication.
• Develop, train, and mentor accounting team members.
• Build a strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and its impact across accounting activities.

Skills

Government contracting accounting

Deltek Costpoint

Manufacturing accounting

Payroll

Inventory accounting

Audits coordination

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ERP systems

Job description

Confidential Employer in Shawnee, OK is seeking a Senior Accounting Leader to own day-to-day operations, lead financial reporting, budgeting, and audits for U.S. government contracts in a manufacturing environment.

You will mentor staff, improve controls, and ensure Costpoint-driven accuracy while supporting strategic decisions. Office is based in Shawnee with flexibility to split time with Oklahoma City to reduce commute; 4+ years of relevant accounting experience and a bachelor's in Accounting