Controller

Cherry Bekaert•New York City, NY

22d•$160,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to own the accounting and finance function as the company scales. This is a true “build-and-own” role reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. The Controller will be the senior finance leader in the business, responsible for everything from day-to-day accounting operations to government contract compliance, FP&A, and strategic financial insight. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys autonomy, and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves. Remote is fully supported; candidates local to NYC are welcome but not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
7+ years of experience combining public accounting and industry roles
Strong U.S. Government contracting experience (DCAA/DCMA, indirect rates, FAR/DFARS)
Deep understanding of GAAP and operational accounting
Highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and organized
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with senior leadership
U.S. Citizen (must be clearable)

Nice To Haves

CPA designation
Experience in a growth-stage or venture-backed environment
Prior work in GovCon + commercial SaaS or technology companies
Experience with QuickBooks and/or ERP implementations
Active or prior Secret/Top Secret clearance, or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of accounting, including AP, payroll, general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close
Lead balance sheet reconciliations, labor distribution, and revenue recognition
Manage cash flow, burn rate, and working capital
Maintain strong internal controls and GAAP compliance
Oversee vendor payments and expense classification
Manage timekeeping systems, job codes, and PTO banks
Act as Contracts Administrator for U.S. Government contracts
Lead interactions with DCAA and DCMA (audits, compliance, negotiations)
Develop and manage indirect cost rates, provisional billing rates, and incurred cost submissions
Support proposal cost volumes, pricing, FAR/DFARS compliance, and post-award administration
Oversee invoicing, job costing, revenue recognition, contract modifications, and closeouts
Build and maintain financial models for revenue, expenses, and cash runway
Prepare monthly financial packages and executive dashboards (KPIs, utilization, burn)
Produce monthly utilization reporting for engineering teams
Support strategic planning and growth initiatives
Manage stock administration, cap table, and stock-based compensation
Lead annual 409A valuation with third-party firm
Coordinate all federal, state, and local tax filings with external tax advisors (including estimates and 1099s)
Calculate and process quarterly commissions
Evaluate and improve financial systems and tools (currently QuickBooks; ERP experience welcomed)
Drive automation and scalable processes as the company grows (e.g., Ramp implementation)