Controller

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and the monthly and annual closing processes.

• Generate timely and precise financial statements along with ad hoc reports for the CFO, executive team, board, and investors.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition across various contract types.

• Assess contracts for revenue recognition treatment and their financial implications.

• Uphold a DCAA-compliant accounting environment and assist in government contract compliance.

• Oversee indirect rates, support annual incurred cost submissions, contract billing, and related documentation.

• Facilitate project-level financial tracking and enhance reporting within a government-regulated setting.

• Spearhead the transition from shared services to a standalone finance and accounting function.

• Design, document, and implement accounting processes and controls across AR, AP, payroll, closing, and approval workflows.

• Develop interim reporting and reconciliation tools while permanent systems are established.

• Link sales forecasts, operational task-level time tracking, and financial reporting.

• Lead the selection and implementation of an ERP system capable of handling government contracts.

• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and maintain readiness for audits.

• Enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and cash management practices.

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analysis.

• Deliver financial insights for strategic planning and growth initiatives.

• Support M&A integration activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA preferred, though not mandatory.

• Over 5 years of accounting experience, demonstrating progressive responsibility for the close process.

• In-depth understanding of GAAP and ASC 606.

• B2B SaaS experience is highly desirable, particularly in subscription revenue, ARR, and deferred revenue mechanics.

• Strong preference for experience in government contracting accounting, including DCAA-compliant accounting, indirect rates, incurred cost submissions, and contract billing.

• Proven experience in building or significantly rebuilding accounting processes, controls, or systems in a small or growing company.

• Experience with ERP implementation or meaningful engagement in the selection, configuration, or enhancement of accounting systems.

• Strong preference for familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or a similar government-contract-capable ERP.

• Valuable experience with Unanet, Jamis, Procas, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or QuickBooks Online.

• Proficient in Excel.

• Comfortable working as a hands-on accounting leader in a department-of-one environment.

• Excellent communication skills with executives, auditors, contracting stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options available.

• Flexible working hours within the core hours of 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Eastern.

• Equal employment opportunities for all.

• Reasonable accommodations provided through a good-faith interactive process.

• Applications will receive a response within 24 hours.