Controller
About The Position
The Controller will build and lead the accounting function for a growing aerospace and defense software company serving manufacturers and U.S. government customers. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this hands-on department-of-one role owns the full accounting cycle and supports the transition from shared services to an independent finance and accounting function. The Controller will establish scalable systems, processes, controls, and reporting while supporting the company’s growth. The role covers daily accounting operations, monthly and annual close, audit readiness, GAAP compliance, ASC 606 revenue recognition, government contract accounting, budgeting and forecasting support, and financial reporting for executives, the board, and investors. The Controller will also lead selection and implementation of a government-contract-capable ERP, enable project-level financial tracking, and assist with M&A integration. This is a remote role for someone able to work Central or Eastern time zone hours, with flexibility around core hours of 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Eastern based on business and team needs. Accurate timekeeping and project/internal account allocation are important expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of accounting experience, including progressive ownership of the close.
- Strong command of GAAP and ASC 606.
- Strong Excel skills and ability to produce accurate, actionable reporting.
- Comfort operating as a hands-on accounting leader in a department-of-one environment.
- Strong communication skills with executives, auditors, contracting stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification is preferred, but not required.
- B2B SaaS experience, especially with subscription revenue, ARR, and deferred revenue mechanics.
- Government contracting accounting experience, including DCAA-compliant accounting, indirect rates, incurred cost submissions, and contract billing.
- Experience building or meaningfully rebuilding accounting processes, controls, or systems in a small or scaling company.
- ERP implementation experience or meaningful involvement in selecting, configuring, or improving accounting systems.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint or a similar government-contract-capable ERP; experience with Unanet, Jamis, Procas, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or QuickBooks Online is valuable.
- Experience in a small or scaling software, technology, government contracting, or aerospace and defense environment.
- Background in assistant controller, controller, senior accounting manager, finance manager, or accounting lead responsibilities.
- Experience contributing to board materials, investor reporting, private-equity reporting packages, or M&A integration.
Responsibilities
- Own the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and monthly and annual close.
- Prepare timely, accurate financial statements and ad hoc reporting for the CFO, executive team, board, and investors.
- Maintain GAAP compliance, including ASC 606 revenue recognition across contract types.
- Review contracts for revenue recognition treatment and financial implications.
- Maintain a DCAA-compliant accounting environment and support government contract compliance requirements.
- Manage indirect rates, support annual incurred cost submissions, and oversee contract billing and related documentation.
- Enable project-level financial tracking to improve leadership and operational visibility into performance.
- Lead the transition from shared services to an independent finance and accounting function.
- Design, document, and implement accounting processes and controls across AR, AP, payroll, close calendars, and approval workflows.
- Build interim reporting and reconciliation tools to support the close while permanent systems are implemented.
- Establish connections between sales projections, operational task-level time tracking, and financial reporting.
- Lead selection and implementation of a government-contract-capable ERP.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and maintain audit readiness.
- Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and cash management practices.
- Support the CFO with budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analysis.
- Provide financial insights to support strategic planning and growth decisions.
- Assist with M&A integration as new capabilities or entities are incorporated into financial processes and systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
