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Remote Senior Controller Government Contracts (AD898014)
Remote Senior Controller Government Contracts (AD898014)RES Consultant Group • Chicago, Illinois, USA
Remote Senior Controller Government Contracts (AD898014)

Remote Senior Controller Government Contracts (AD898014)

RES Consultant Group • Chicago, Illinois, USA
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

The Remote Senior Controller - Government Contracts is a leadership position accountable for managing the activities of several staff including Controllers  Accounting Supervisors and Accounting Specialists and being a strong individual contributor while providing exceptional outsourced controllership and advisory services as well as strategic direction to various clients.

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements that are compliant with DCAA FAR CAS and GAAP compliance. Controllership services include timely review of monthly financial reports for accuracy; implementing perfected internal process and controls to eliminate risk. Advisory services include helping clients achieve the visions for their business by looking at historical data and future projections. The individual is responsible for budgets forecasts analytics and developing KPIs while providing insight and making recommendations to clients. The nature of the work requires quick decision-making based on knowledge of pertinent information and an intention to reduce risk factors as much as possible.

The Remote Senior Controller - Government Contracts must be self-motivated and be able to provide superior and responsive professional services for clients and staff  in a virtual environment to create an unparalleled experience for all. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy work place who is well versed with federal contracting and wants to be an integral part of the leadership team.

Client Service :

  • As a trusted advisor and partner the Remote Senior Controller - Government Contracts is an integral part of the clients leadership team by developing an understanding and awareness of each clients unique business and accounting needs and requirements
  • Provides strategic leadership into the scalable accounting operations of each clients business ensuring their internal control systems policies and procedures are consistently followed

Develop & maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures for clients use as needed

  • Recommend financial tools for increasing efficiencies that aid in providing information clearly and in a meaningful delivery method
  • Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
  • Evaluate systems and procedures to ensure efficiency and quality control
  • Develop clients annual budget and maintain cash forecasting tools as needed
  • Manage the month-end closing and issue financial reports to all clients every month
  • Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting contracts and general ledger structure. Ensures all information is properly entered into QuickBooks & ICAT.
  • Analyze financial and operational information to provide real-time meaningful recommendations and implementing actions based on findings. Partner with clients leadership on operational and strategic decisions to enhance their performance.
  • Develop and review financial and operating metrics through use of dashboards including KPIS

  • Identify variances from the budget and report significant variances to client
  • Execute client conference calls on a regular basis to review strategy current and future needs as well as operational changes affecting financial results
  • Assist in gathering pertinent tax related information for external tax return preparation
  • Coordinate the provision of information to external audits for the annual audit or review
  • Comply with local state and federal government reporting requirements
  • Review and approve monthly and quarterly tax filings - use / sales tax property tax returns payroll tax returns prepared by accounting specialists
  • Complete special projects as requested by client
  • Accounting Team Leadership :

  • Directs a team of virtual accounting professionals to accomplish priorities and deliverables in order to meticulously deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting package for multiple clients
  • Support train motivate and mentor virtual accounting specialists in performance of their daily responsibilities so they can learn the tasks and procedures necessary to meet quality standards. Conduct timely performance reviews.
  • Execute team meetings
  • Utilize internal documentation system when updating / developing procedures and policies.
  • Enforces a system of internal controls to verify integrity of processes and procedures are followed by staff
  • Internal Leadership :

  • Provide strategic guidance and operational decision making to our clients customers senior leadership team. Recommend and implement best practices to add value.
  • Assist with interviewing and onboarding new team members as needed
  • Partner and collaborate with other Controllers / Senior Controllers on best practices to enhance company knowledge sharing culture
  • Qualifications :

    The Remote Senior Controller - Government Contracts candidate will have extensive knowledge in accounting for businesses in the under $20M market.  The ideal candidate should have 10 15 years of progressive accounting experience with a combination 5 years in public accounting and 5 years in private industry.

    In addition :

  • CPA license active and in good standing
  • Several years of direct client facing outsourced accounting experience
  • 5 years supervisory experience
  • Strong experience with QuickBooks ICAT and / or other accounting software packages
  • Must have government contracting industry experience. Candidate must have a solid understanding of federal contracts full accrual accounting and working knowledge of FAR CAS and DCAA compliance requirements.
  • Ability to multi-task and set daily weekly and monthly priorities
  • Adaptive leadership style with a passion for mentoring staff. Exceptional ability to work with all levels of within the organization while fostering a team environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to express oneself confidently
  • Experience with hands on accounting with small to medium size businesses and ability to roll up your sleeves to get things done
  • Technical analytical focus with pro-active problem solving nature.  Ability to research and suggest proper accounting solutions.
  • Thrives in a fast paced environment with a sense of urgency to achieve timely quality results
  • Ability to make quick decisions based on knowledge and experience
  • Works well within established standards and guidelines
  • Ability to acclimate to various client environments
  • High degree of computer literacy including extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office and specifically Outlook and Excel
  • Ability to travel when necessary
  • Must be a US Citizen residing in the US. Applications submitted via job posting from California Colorado New Jersey and New York will not be considered as our client is not actively recruiting in these states.
  • Additional Information :

  • Competitive salary plus incentives and bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision and disability insurance
  • Retirement plan.
  • Exciting opportunities for professional growth
  • A better work / life balance including generous PTO flexible schedules and remote work options
  • Primary care giver leave assistance
  • CPA licensing reimbursement
  • Team-based activities; and a professional fun friendly supportive and collaborative office environment
  • If you feel you have the necessary qualifications please forward a copy of your resume and state your salary requirements

    Remote Work : Yes

    Employment Type : Full-time

    Key Skills

    Information Management,Organizational skills,Communication skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Assembly Experience,User Acceptance Testing,Microsoft Excel,Sharepoint,Document Management Systems,Document Management,Manufacturing

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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