Controller (Part-Time, Advisory) - Fully Remote

FYI For Your Information Inc • Silver Spring, MD

10d • Remote

About The Position

FYI - For Your Information, Inc. is an SBA-certified, Woman-Owned Small Business and GSA schedule holder providing Human Capital, Training, and Information Technology services. The company has received Great Place to Work awards, appeared on Inc. Magazine's 5000 list for four consecutive years, and was named one of Inc.'s 2024 Mid-Atlantic Fastest Growing companies.

FYI is seeking an experienced, part-time Controller to advise the President and CEO and serve as the primary liaison to outside accounting and tax firms. The external accounting firm performs the close; the Controller reviews its work, coordinates deadlines, and translates financial results into clear guidance for leadership. The position is described as fully remote, though the benefits section mentions an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leader.
• Federal government contracting accounting experience, including indirect cost rates, FAR cost principles, DCAA audit support, and incurred cost submissions.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, close processes, and business tax compliance.
• Experience reviewing and overseeing work performed by outside accounting and tax firms.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with cloud or government contracting accounting systems.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial leaders and work independently in a remote, part-time role.
• U.S.-based, authorized to work in the U.S., and available during agreed-upon Eastern Time business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Federal contracts management experience, including contract review, modifications, funding tracking, billing requirements, and subcontract administration.
• Federal proposal pricing experience, including developing cost models, evaluating pricing assumptions, and supporting pricing strategies for T&M, firm-fixed-price, and cost-reimbursement contracts.
• CPA license, active or inactive.
• Experience as a fractional, part-time, or outsourced Controller supporting small to mid-sized businesses.
• Experience with financial dashboards, Power BI or similar tools, and AI or automation to improve reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate close schedules, reporting deliverables, and tax deadlines with outside accounting and tax firms, holding providers accountable for quality and timeliness.
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, and key journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Advise leadership on cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, contract profitability, and working capital.
• Review pricing models, labor rates, indirect costs, and fee assumptions to support competitive and profitable federal proposals.
• Improve accounting policies, internal controls, and processes supporting federal contracting requirements.
• Define KPIs and maintain dashboards and reports that provide timely visibility into financial and operational performance.
• Coordinate audits and respond to lender, investor, and other financial information requests.
• Recommend practical improvements to accounting systems, reporting tools, and data flows.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with a loaded benefits package.
• 401K.
• Tuition/education assistance.
• Personal computer allowance.
• Pet insurance.
• Opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule.
• Opportunity to join a knowledgeable, high-achieving, diverse, experienced, and fun team.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior