Controller

Concurrent Technologies Corporation•Johnstown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller (Senior Director) provides strategic and operational leadership for the Accounting Department, overseeing accounting functions, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. The role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while driving process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency. The Controller leads and develops a high-performing accounting team and partners with the CFO & Treasurer and executive leadership to support financial decision-making, organizational objectives, and continuous improvement. The position provides strategic leadership and oversight of Finance & Accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, contract and project accounting, payroll, expense reporting, financial reporting, and cost accounting. It ensures timely financial closes and reporting, compliance with GAAP and government contracting regulations, and effective accounting policies and internal controls. The Controller directs external financial audits and major tax and regulatory filings; leads process, automation, and ERP initiatives; and develops long-range strategies, departmental goals, and resource plans. The Controller also leads and mentors finance and accounting leaders and partners with the CFO & Treasurer, executive leadership, and the Board. The role provides financial analysis, accounting guidance, and recommendations on complex matters, and leads the preparation and delivery of Board-level financial reporting. The broader leadership responsibilities include organizational strategy, operational performance, resource management, workforce development, technical innovation, and participation in business development and proposal efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
12 or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
At least 5 years in an accounting leadership or management role.
Ability to lead large teams or multiple functional areas and manage complex projects.
Advanced leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
Experience in workforce planning, resource management, and organizational development.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations.
Knowledge of government contracting regulations and compliance requirements, including FAR, CAS, DCAA, and Uniform Guidance.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certification.
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Experience in a nonprofit or DoD government contracting environment.
Familiarity with DoD standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to drive technical innovation and excellence across divisions.
Experience supporting business development efforts, including proposal writing and capture management.
Experience leading accounting system implementations, automation, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute functional strategies and plans aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
Recommend initiatives, special projects, and innovations to improve organizational effectiveness and operational performance.
Provide leadership to teams and functional areas, ensuring alignment with company-wide priorities.
Drive technical innovation and excellence across the organization.
Collaborate with senior leadership to shape organizational strategy and address client and stakeholder needs.
Oversee planning, staffing, and execution of projects and programs, including adherence to schedules, budgets, and strategic goals.
Manage budgets and profit/loss responsibility for revenue growth in assigned areas.
Allocate technology, personnel, and funding to meet program requirements and organizational objectives.
Identify process improvement and innovation opportunities.
Lead recruitment, retention, development, mentoring, and coaching of talent and managers.
Promote collaboration, trust, innovation, professional growth, and leadership development.
Lead technical participation in business capture efforts and proposals, and collaborate with business development teams to identify expansion opportunities.
Oversee Finance & Accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, contract and project accounting, payroll, expense reporting, financial reporting, and cost accounting.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting.
Maintain compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, DCAA, Uniform Guidance, and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
Establish and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; monitor reporting risks and drive corrective actions and control enhancements.
Direct external financial audits and major tax and regulatory filings, including preparation and review of financial statements and supporting schedules.
Lead accounting process improvement, automation, and ERP or system enhancement initiatives.
Develop long-range Finance & Accounting strategies, departmental goals, and resource plans.
Lead and mentor senior finance and accounting leaders; drive talent development, succession planning, and an integrity-focused, high-performance culture.
Partner with the CFO & Treasurer, executive leadership, and the Board to provide financial analysis, accounting guidance, and recommendations on complex matters.
Lead preparation of Board-level financial reporting and support its presentation and delivery.
Analyze complex problems and make timely, evidence-based decisions; adapt approaches to strategic goals and changing challenges.
Pursue opportunities to improve and acquire knowledge and skills, and maintain ambitious standards for achievement.