Controller

eSimplicity•Columbia, MD

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

eSimplicity is a modern digital services company that partners with government agencies to improve the lives and protect the well-being of all Americans, from veterans and service members to children, families, and seniors. Our engineers, designers, and strategists cut through complexity to create intuitive products and services that equip federal agencies with solutions to courageously transform today for a better tomorrow. We are looking for a Leader to partner with our existing team and expand our accounting and overall financial capability as eSimplicity grows. This role involves overseeing the corporate aspects of accounting including full-cycle accounting operations, compliance, and coordinating information related to taxes and audits. In addition, the role will drive strategic decision-making, own financial reporting, and recommend efficiencies including use of accounting software and data analytics tools. This role follows a hybrid schedule. Employees are required to work on-site Tuesdays and Thursdays, with remote work on other days as business needs allow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance
Minimum of 10 years' work experience
Demonstrated leadership and career progression with desire to grow skills
Demonstrated experience with Government Contracts
Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards; ability to apply knowledge to accounting system.
Ability to manage overall accounting framework at a corporate level and manage related processes, systems, and tools.
Ability to partner with executive management on strategic projects including cost structure and prioritization of investments.
Demonstrated experience with accounting system reviews and other Government audits.
Familiarity with Small Business Programs and Joint Ventures including managing financials for mentor protégé agreements.
Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, accounting, or finance
5+ years in Government Contracting or related roles
Experience with purchase accounting
M&A integration with focus on processes and systems
At least one relevant certification related to Accounting or Government Contracting
Certifications in ERP systems (Unanet)

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, project accounting, and monthly financial closing processes.
Responsible for financial reporting and compliance including maintenance of accounting system and internal controls.
Oversee and/or perform payroll processes and business registrations while partnering with Human Resources on benefit administration.
Contribute to indirect budgeting and overhead rate management processes including development of forward pricing rates; prepare incurred cost submissions.
Partner with financial leadership on audit engagements including annual financial audit, Government audits, and other reviews.
Partner with financial leadership and external CPA firm on tax matters including compliance and planning activities.
Lead process development and system implementations including accounting system and provide readiness for audits and reviews.