Controller

Concurrent Technologies Corporation•Johnstown, PA

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 Controller provides strategic oversight of Finance & Accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, contract and project accounting, payroll, expense reporting, financial reporting, and cost accounting. The role directs financial close and reporting, compliance with accounting and government-contracting requirements, internal controls, audits and regulatory filings, and finance systems and process improvements. The Controller also develops long-range strategies and resource plans, mentors finance leaders, and partners with executive leadership and the Board on financial analysis and Board-level reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
12 or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 5 years in an accounting leadership or management role.
Proven 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 applicable 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.
Proven 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 high-level direction to large teams or multiple functional areas and align their work with company-wide priorities.
Drive technical innovation and excellence across the organization.
Collaborate with senior leadership to shape organizational strategy and align it with client and stakeholder needs.
Oversee planning, staffing, and execution of large-scale projects and programs, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and strategic goals.
Manage budgets and profit-and-loss responsibility for revenue growth within 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 employees, managers, and team leaders.
Promote collaboration, trust, innovation, employee development, and leadership growth.
Lead technical participation in business capture efforts and proposals, and collaborate with business development teams to identify opportunities.
Align workforce planning and technical participation with business development strategies.
Provide 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.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting.
Maintain compliance with GAAP, government contracting regulations (FAR, CAS, DCAA, and Uniform Guidance), and 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 finance and 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, and drive talent development, succession planning, and a high-performance, integrity-focused culture.
Partner with the CFO & Treasurer, executive leadership, and the Board on financial analysis, accounting guidance, and complex financial, operational, and strategic matters.
Lead preparation of Board-level financial reporting and support its presentation and delivery.
Demonstrate organizational values, analyze complex problems, make evidence-based decisions, adapt to changing priorities, and pursue opportunities to improve skills and performance.