FGI Finance Controller

Your Role & Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain business systems and accounting practices that meet Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) guidelines.
• Assist Commercial Managers with compliance and continuous monitoring of the bid approval process for government contracts.
• Act as the primary liaison with DCAA, DCMA, and other Governmental officials in supporting audits and negotiations.
• Lead the preparation of the government-required submissions, including CASB Disclosure Statements, annual Incurred Cost Submissions, development of overhead and G&A rates, and cost impact analysis when applicable.
• Support ad hoc commercial teams in all government accounting and contract compliance aspects of the Land and Marine reporting segments.
• Review accounting practices of the FGI entity, reporting divisions, sites, procedures, and related internal controls to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), US Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other Business Systems requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of the financials for the entity.
• Responsible for company cash management, including but not limited to monitoring and forecasting weekly/monthly cash flow, investing surplus funds, borrowing funds as necessary, and paying off invoices within sixty days.
• Responsible for monthly and yearly financial forecasts and budgets.
• Produces and distributes accurate management reports by dates previously set.
• Participates in Annual Audits and readiness for both government entities and Fugro external audits.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end accounting practices for the entity.
• Works with all levels of management within the Company and maintains a wide range of contacts outside the Company using a high degree of tact and judgment.
• Other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• Have at least ten (10) years’ experience in financial controllership, accounting, or finance roles, including significant experience supporting defense or government contracting environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading finance teams, setting financial governance standards, and influencing senior and executive-level stakeholders.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of government accounting experience relevant in a government contracting environment within the Defense industry, dealing with FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Experience working with the DCAA and DCMA. FOCI mitigation exposure is a plus.
• Experience in developing indirect budgets, overhead and G&A rates, forward pricing rates, ICS proposals, and CAS Disclosure Statements.
• Experience in developing and training employees in government contracting matters.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable MVR.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.