Controller (GovCon Accounting/Finance)
Role Summary
We are seeking a Controller with strong prior experience in government contracting environments to join our team and play a key role in expanding and optimizing our financial and accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
Own and actively execute core general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and maintenance of financial data.
Lead and drive the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and a consistent close timeline.
Prepare and review key close schedules, including revenue recognition, labor distributions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure all financial data is accurate and audit-ready.
Prepare and finalize monthly financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
Deliver financial reporting, variance analysis, and key performance metrics to leadership.
Maintain direct involvement in billing processes, including review and escalation support for invoice preparation and submission.
Ensure invoices are accurate, compliant with contract terms, and aligned with underlying labor and cost data.
Oversee accounts receivable activity, collections, and resolution of complex billing issues.
Own revenue recognition and ensure alignment between contract data, billing, and financial reporting.
Partner closely with Program Operations to ensure billing inputs, labor data, supporting documentation, and other invoice-related information are accurate and aligned with contract requirements prior to invoicing.
Own and oversee the payroll process, including review and approval of payroll runs.
Ensure accurate alignment between timekeeping, payroll, and labor cost allocation across contracts and indirect cost pools.
Maintain integrity of labor distribution and payroll-related financial reporting.
Support resolution of payroll-related issues and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
Partner with People Operations to ensure employee data, compensation updates, and time-related inputs are accurately reflected in payroll processing.
Ensure accurate integration of timekeeping and labor data provided by Program Operations into payroll and financial reporting.
Own and support execution of accounts payable and expense reimbursement processes.
Final approval and release of ACH payments, including resolution of any exceptions.
Actively manage disbursements and support execution of vendor and subcontractor payments as needed.
Ensure compliance with company policy and federal cost allowability guidelines.
Own coordination of tax and compliance activities, including payroll taxes, 1099s, W-2s, and state registrations.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of required filings and compliance obligations.
Maintain alignment with FAR, DCAA, and other federal contracting requirements.
Support audits and ensure documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready.
Maintain ownership of corporate insurance programs, including policy management, renewals, broker relationships, and alignment with contractual requirements.
Maintain the integrity of accounting data within Unanet and related systems, including alignment between project data and the general ledger.
Execute and continuously improve accounting workflows, processes, and controls.
Document and maintain SOPs and the close calendar.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Manage and support the finance team, providing clear direction, development, and oversight.
Serve as the escalation point for financial, billing, payroll, and operational issues.
Serve as primary point of contact with accounting/audit firm and consulting services (for example, Unanet support firm).
Collaborate with Program Operations and People Operations to ensure labor, project, and workforce data are accurately incorporated into financial processes, while maintaining ownership of billing, financial reporting, revenue recognition, and accounting compliance.
Requirements
10+ years of accounting/finance experience with increasing responsibility; prior experience in a team leadership role is required.
Direct experience in government contracting (GovCon) finance, including familiarity with FAR and DCAA requirements.
Experience leading full-cycle accounting and financial operations in a hands-on role.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent government contracting and accounting experience may be considered in lieu of formal education; CPA is a plus.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in a consulting or professional services environment; health IT is a plus.
Experience with Unanet and/or Paylocity (equivalent ERP and payroll system experience is required).
Experience building or scaling finance functions in a growing small business environment.
Additional Details
Works remotely (occasional travel for team meetings may be required)
The projected compensation range for this position is $155,000 - $190,000 (annualized USD).
This represents the estimated salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation.
Additionally, S&P’s total compensation package also includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401K, holidays, and paid time off.
This posting will remain open for 120 days or until filled
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any category protected by federal, state, or local laws.