Controller

Computational Physics•North Springfield, VA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

CPI Computational Physics, Inc. (CPI) is a ~100-person employee-owned federal R&D contractor headquartered in Springfield, VA. As an ESOP company, we believe our people are our greatest asset - and our ownership structure means every team member shares in our success. We support a mission-driven portfolio of defense and government science programs, and we are growing. The Opportunity CPI is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and finance functions. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with direct visibility to executive leadership. The Controller oversees day-to-day financial operations, ensures DCAA and FAR compliance, and serves as the financial backbone of a growing government contractor. The right candidate will bring deep govcon expertise, strong technical accounting skills, and a genuine interest in shaping financial operations at an employee-owned company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of progressive government contract accounting experience
Working knowledge of GAAP, DCAA/DCMA, FAR, and CAS regulations
Experience with cost-reimbursable, T&M, and Firm-Fixed-Price contracts
Proficiency in Unanet, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office
Hands-on experience with government-compliant accounting systems for job costing
U.S. citizenship required (see Security & Citizenship section below)

Nice To Haves

CPA license
DoD experience
CMA Certification
Familiarity with ESOP accounting and finance practices

Responsibilities

Oversee AP/AR processing, general ledger management, and account reconciliations
Serve as primary DCAA audit liaison; maintain internal controls and audit readiness
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Prepare and review billing rates and Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs)
Oversee contracts management team; support contract metrics reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage cash flow forecasting and provide financial insights to department heads
Approve payroll and support payroll process oversight
Supervise and mentor accounting and contracting staff