Controller for Government Contractor

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Base pay range

$150,000.00 / yr - $220,000.00 / yr

Job Title : Government Contracting (GovCon) Accounting Manager / Controller

Location : Crystal City, VA (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in office per week)

Compensation : $150,000 to over $200,000 base salary + 10% bonus (equity potential based on experience)

Overview

We are seeking a GovCon Accounting Manager / Controller to lead core accounting operations and drive financial process improvements within a fast-growing government contracting organization.

This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, values culture and curiosity, and can bring both technical expertise and people-first leadership to a scaling organization.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Oversee all aspects of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Manage and improve the close process (currently 15 days, goal to reach 5 days).
• Record and ensure accuracy of all expense transactions, including :
• Expense reports
• Payroll and related entries
• Revenue transactions
• Maintain compliance with government cost principles, including allowable / unallowable costs, fringe calculations, and indirect rates.
• Lead EAC and commercial revenue recognition activities and ensure accurate monthly reporting.
• Constantly analyze and streamline the close process for efficiency and accuracy.
• Deliver and review month-end financials (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) for MTD, QTD, YTD, and Y / Y periods in an organized Excel package.
• Support payroll accuracy and ensure timely filing of all state and local tax obligations.
• Assist with investor and board reporting, collaborating with the SVP of Finance & Accounting and FP&A Manager on monthly reporting packages.
• Provide pricing and cost support for government proposals (without leading pricing).
• Participate in special projects and other accounting-related initiatives as needed.

Team Structure

You will work closely with :

Personal Attributes

Technical & Tools

Qualifications

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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