Controller

Digital Cloak•Stafford, VA

1d•$165,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Controller reports to the CFO and is an integral member of the corporate leadership team. The role plans and directs the company’s accounting operations and establishes and maintains accounting systems, procedures, and policies that support the company’s strategic objectives and processes. The Controller oversees the Accounting Department, including general ledger, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll. The position also oversees accounting-related training and identifies training needs. It works closely with the CFO, executive leadership, Business Development, Contracts, program and project managers, external auditors, and external tax preparers. The role is based at Digital Cloak headquarters, with meetings within the Northern Virginia Area, and requires up to 25% travel. The stated annual salary range is $165,000–$190,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Digital Cloak provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Deep expertise in GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Excellent analytical skills.
Strong knowledge of DFARS, FAR, DCAA, and DCMA compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Demonstrated experience in government contract pricing, including cost-volume development, indirect rate structuring (fringe, overhead, G&A), and cost- or price-based proposal strategies for competitive bids and task orders.
Ability to remain stationary, standing and/or seated, more than half the time.
Ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred.
Experience with Unanet or comparable government-contracting-specific ERP/timekeeping systems strongly preferred.
Experience applying AI-enabled tools to accounting close, reconciliation, or reporting processes to improve efficiency and support scalability is a plus.

Responsibilities

Devise accounting policy and oversee its implementation.
Maintain documented accounting policies and procedures and implement controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Implement and maintain the company’s enterprise resource planning system and facilitate employee training as appropriate.
Oversee periodic financial reporting and ensure reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
Supervise the monthly close process, customer billings, accounts receivable collections, accounts payable, fixed assets, expense reporting, and payroll.
Present financial reports and control matters to executive leadership.
Recommend benchmarks to measure company performance.
Produce the annual budget and forecasts and report significant budget differences to management.
Lead pricing strategy and cost/price proposal development for new business pursuits and contract modifications in coordination with Business Development and Contracts, including financial analysis related to capital investments and contract negotiations.
Work with external auditors and provide information needed for the annual audit.
Work with external tax preparers on federal and state tax reporting requirements.
Work with program and project managers to evaluate budget and forecast comparisons.
File quarterly and annual reports with regulatory agencies as required.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Partner with the CFO on financial reporting, planning, and risk management.
Promote and institute process-improvement initiatives throughout the close and reporting cycle.
Oversee accounting-related training programs and identify training needs.
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.