Controller

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

📋 Description

• Manage the entire monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process from start to finish.

• Provide timely and precise financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

• Supervise general ledger operations, account reconciliations, and ensure compliance with DCAA labor distribution requirements.

• Create and present monthly reporting packages for executive leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders.

• Document and enhance the closing process through automation initiatives.

• Oversee banking operations, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, timekeeping, expense reporting, and fixed assets management.

• Design, document, and test internal controls to ensure compliance.

• Guarantee that accounting processes adhere to government contract specifications and properly segregate unallowable expenses.

• Manage QuickBooks and Rippling systems effectively.

• Lead the selection and implementation of an integrated GovCon ERP system.

• Draft, implement, and uphold accounting policies.

• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and assess new accounting standards.

• Take ownership of accounting conclusions relating to ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, ASC 805, inventory, leases, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and business combinations.

• Provide guidance to leadership on the accounting implications of new contracts, financing, and acquisitions.

• Oversee the annual financial statement audit and manage relationships with external auditors.

• Coordinate tax returns, provisions, R&D credits, and various other credits with the external tax firm.

• Maintain multi-state registrations and filings, and supervise sales and use tax as well as international filings.

• Foster relationships with DCAA and DCMA, and assist with requests and audits.

• Develop and manage indirect rates and related filings, including submissions for incurred costs.

• Report directly to the Director of Finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.

• An active CPA license is mandatory.

• Over 10 years of accounting or finance experience, including leadership experience.

• Experience in government contracting, specifically with FAR Part 31 cost principles and DCAA expectations for accounting systems.

• Practical experience in leading a financial closing process.

• Background in establishing or maintaining compliant timekeeping and labor distribution systems.

• Proven experience in leading financial statement audits.

• Strong proficiency in U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and internal control frameworks.

• Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

• Experience with automation in accounting processes.

• Willingness to work collaboratively as both a team player and a coach.

• Ability to communicate accounting impacts effectively to engineers, executives, and government auditors.

• Self-motivated and organized in a fully remote work setting.

• U.S. Citizenship and current residency within the United States are required.

• Permanent residency or visa sponsorship does not meet regulatory requirements.

• Preferred: experience in defense technology or a venture-backed startup.

• Preferred: familiarity with cost-type contracts, indirect rate structures, or incurred cost submissions.

• Preferred: public accounting experience, especially with government contractor clients.

• Preferred: experience in selecting or implementing a GovCon ERP system.

• Preferred: background in building an accounting team within a growing organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Substantial equity stake in the company.

• Fully remote work opportunity.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match.

• Generous Discretionary Time Off (DTO) policy.

• Premium technology package provided.