Controller

Phoenix Oversight Group LLC • Arlington, VA

12d • $115,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

PhoenixTeam is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Controller to lead day-to-day financial operations across a growing technology services company supporting both federal and commercial clients. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, strong internal financial controls, and timely reporting, while providing leadership with clear visibility into cash flow, profitability, and performance. The Controller will operate as both an operator and advisor, owning core accounting functions while helping to improve processes, systems, and financial discipline. The ideal candidate brings experience in professional services and/or government contracting, with a strong foundation in project-based accounting and operational finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required (CPA preferred)
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Experience in professional services, technology consulting, or government contracting preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, and project-based accounting
• Experience with QuickBooks and tools such as Bill.com (or similar platforms)
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle accounting and financial operations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting federal contracts (T&M, fixed price, or cost-type)
• Familiarity with DCAA compliance and audit readiness
• Experience in a multi-entity environment
• Experience improving or scaling finance processes in a growing organization

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage full-cycle accounts payable lifecycle
• Ensure accuracy of invoices and proactively resolve discrepancies or missing documentation
• Approve timing and prioritization of payments aligned to cash flow needs
• Reconcile AP activity to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Oversee accounts receivable, including invoice preparation, system entry, and timely distribution to clients
• Lead collections efforts and maintain accurate AR aging
• Reconcile receivables and ensure timely cash application
• Lead monthly close, including revenue recognition, reconciliations, journal entries (including intercompany), and variance analysis
• Produce accurate monthly financial statements and budget vs. actual reporting
• Lead year-end close and support audit readiness
• Ensure financial data integrity and auditability across entities
• Develop and manage company and business unit budgets
• Perform monthly forecast vs. actual analysis and provide actionable insights
• Produce rolling cash flow forecasts and scenario analysis
• Monitor daily cash balances and manage payment schedules
• Provide recommendations on funding priorities and financial planning
• Support business unit P&Ls with accurate tracking of revenue, labor, and expenses
• Ensure timekeeping and labor allocations are accurate and aligned to projects and contracts
• Manage vendor spend, including tracking actuals vs. budget, renewals, and pricing optimization
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and financial performance
• Review bank statements and oversee account reconciliations
• Approve employee expense reports and oversee monthly credit card reconciliations
• Establish and maintain strong internal financial controls and policies
• Support compliance with federal contracting requirements, as applicable
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across accounting and finance processes
• Transition manual and spreadsheet-based workflows to scalable systems and reporting tools
• Build and maintain financial dashboards and reporting to support decision-making
• Advise on financial systems, tools, and best practices
• Partner with executive leadership on financial insights and decision-making
• Collaborate with operations, delivery, and leadership teams to improve financial visibility
• Support strategic initiatives, including growth, pricing, and operational scaling
• Perform additional duties aligned to business needs

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and strengthen the financial foundation of a growing company
• Direct exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making
• Ability to modernize and improve finance operations
• Work across both commercial and federal business lines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level