Controller

Core One•Sterling, VA

39d

About The Position

Core One is seeking a Controller to lead all accounting, financial reporting, government contract compliance, and financial operations for the Strategic Services Division. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements. The Controller will oversee accounting operations, indirect rates, project accounting, billing, payroll, audits, and financial reporting. This position requires a Secret Clearance and involves partnering with executive leadership, Contracts, HR, and Program Management to ensure financial integrity across the contract lifecycle. Core One's mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational, and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges, valuing people first and committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent with a competitive total compensation package.

Requirements

Minimum Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience
Minimum 5 years leading accounting organizations within a government contracting environment
Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Extensive knowledge of FAR part 31
Extensive knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards
Extensive knowledge of DCAA audit requirements
Extensive knowledge of Federal Government Contract Accounting
Extensive knowledge of Indirect rate structures
Extensive knowledge of Incurred Cost Submission (ICE Model)
Experience with Deltek Costpoint or equivalent government contractor ERP
Experience supporting external financial statement audits and government audits
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Nice To Haves

CPA Certification
Experience supporting organizations with annual revenues between $25 to $75 million
Experience with multiple government agencies, including DoD, DHS, DOE, NASA, or civilian agencies
Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or post-acquisition integration
Experience developing forward pricing rate proposals
Experience supporting business system audits and compliance reviews
Experience and/or interest in supporting national security

Responsibilities

Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, cash management, and project accounting.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Ensure proper revenue recognition for government contracts.
Review complex accounting transactions and contract-specific accounting treatments.
Maintain accounting policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA guidance, and other federal acquisition requirements.
Maintain an adequate accounting system capable of supporting government audits.
Oversee indirect cost structures, including fringe, overhead, G&A, and material handling pools.
Prepare and monitor provisional billing rates and annual incurred cost submissions.
Support forward pricing rate proposals and provisional billing rate negotiations with government agencies.
Partner with Contracts and Program Management to ensure financial compliance across contract types including Cost-Plus, Time & Materials, Firm Fixed Price, and IDIQ contracts.
Review allowability of costs under FAR Part 31.
Oversee project setup, funding, labor charging, contract modifications, and project closeout.
Monitor contract funding limitations and cost performance.
Review contract profitability and project financial performance.
Ensure accurate labor distribution and project cost allocations.
Supervise customer invoicing in accordance with contract terms.
Serve as primary financial contact for DCAA, DCMA, external auditors, and tax advisors.
Coordinate annual financial statement audits.
Support incurred cost audits and provisional billing rate audits.
Manage responses to audit findings and corrective action plans.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.
Support annual operating plans and long-range financial forecasts.
Provide financial analysis to executive leadership.
Develop indirect expense budgets and rate forecasts.
Analyze financial performance and recommend operational improvements.
Support pricing activities for new business opportunities.