Controller - Federal | Chantilly, VA

Optiv•Herndon, VA
•Hybrid

About The Position

The Optiv + ClearShark Federal Controller directs all accounting functions including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives, and preparation of financial reports. This position reports to the Optiv + ClearShark President with indirect reporting to the Optiv Finance leadership team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree / MBA or practical equivalent.
  • 10 or more years of solid accounting experience.
  • Knowledge of GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, including Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
  • 5-10 years progressive accounting experience managing/maintaining Deltek Costpoint ERP system.
  • Hands-on knowledge of DCAA compliance standards, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership, creativity, and initiative.
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
  • Experience with creating financial statements.
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close.
  • Strong accounting software user and administration skills.
  • Experience working with senior management leadership and ability to influence others cross-functionally.
  • Experience leading and managing people and direct reports is required.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the operations of the accounting, finance, and related functions.
  • Responsible for building and developing accounting policies and procedures.
  • Oversight of month-end close process, including review of reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and identification and research of accounting issues.
  • Coordinate, analyze, and report financial performance to management.
  • Oversee payments of all accounts.
  • Monitor working capital and funding balances.
  • Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of company divisions.
  • Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget
  • Manage the preparation of the financial statements and notes thereto
  • Manage the external auditors.
  • Represent finance in the identification and implementation of new systems and upgrade of existing systems.
  • Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and investment decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and principles.
  • Responsible for leading and managing the Federal Finance and Accounting team.

Benefits

  • Work/life balance
  • Professional training resources
  • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
  • Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
  • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
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