Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Manage the monthly closing process and ensure the delivery of precise and compliant financial statements within a 5-business-day timeline.

• Oversee the annual close and maintain the integrity of financial statements.

• Review and authorize accounts payable payments, payroll disbursements, cash transactions, general ledger entries, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• Ensure the accuracy of the short-term cash forecast.

• Analyze financial information, identify trends, and generate insightful reporting commentary for leadership.

• Implement best practices for project/program setup and control, including revenue recognition and billing.

• Maintain adherence to FAR, DFARS, CAS, and GAAP regulations.

• Supervise and facilitate incurred cost submissions.

• Act as the primary liaison for financial statement, 401(k) plan, DCAA, workers' compensation, and sales/use tax audits.

• Establish and enforce internal controls.

• Collaborate with an external CPA firm for annual tax return preparation, including R&D tax credit calculations.

• Configure Unanet reports, workflows, and system settings.

• Drive finance process enhancements and promote the adoption of automation and AI technologies.

• Partner with Director-level leaders across various departments.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Senior Accountant and Program Controller.

• Conduct the weekly Finance meeting and align team efforts with company priorities.

• Clarify compliance requirements to non-finance stakeholders and provide mentorship to teammates.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active CPA license.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.

• Over 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 4 years within a GovCon environment.

• At least 2 years of experience specifically with CPFF (Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee) contracts.

• Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, GAAP, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), with an emphasis on staying updated with regulatory changes.

• Proven track record navigating DCAA audits as the responsible party.

• In-depth, practical expertise with Unanet, encompassing configuration and administration.

• Strong understanding of interconnected finance systems and processes.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-driven leadership and ownership of team responsibilities.

• Advanced Excel skills, including data extraction, transformation, and financial modeling.

• Experience leading finance process improvement initiatives.

• Background in coordinating annual tax return preparation with an external CPA firm, including R&D tax credit calculations.

• Experience managing a 401(k) plan audit and an annual financial statement compilation or audit.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with leaders outside of the finance domain.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.

• Strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering integrity.

• Genuine passion for teaching and mentoring less experienced team members.

• Preferred: experience leading a finance team through transitions, turnarounds, or system changes.

• Preferred: experience training or mentoring non-finance staff on compliance matters.

• Preferred: comfort in evaluating and implementing new technologies or automation solutions.

• Preferred: hands-on experience with AI tools or workflow automation in finance.

• Preferred: experience integrating Unanet data with third-party analytics or automation platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Full-time employment status.

• Fully remote work arrangement.