Controller

TalentRemedy•Herndon, VA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Controller serves as the senior accounting leader managing day-to-day operational accounting, government contract compliance, and period-end close processes across the organization and its subsidiaries. This executive role ensures strict alignment with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting guidelines, and specialized federal contracting rules. Core operational ownership encompasses the general ledger, transactional workflows, payroll, accounts payable, billing, and internal financial analytics. Based out of our Herndon, VA office, this position reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). The Controller guides an 8-person team split between multiple locations, while interfacing regularly with the executive C-suite (CEO, CFO, CIO, CHRO, and Chief Legal Officer). A primary near-term focus will involve modernizing our enterprise financial systems, specifically driving a Deltek Costpoint upgrade and overseeing its deployment at our recently acquired subsidiary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience managing operational accounting teams.
Deep experience within defense, aerospace, national security, or federal technology sectors.
Proven experience navigating public company financial environments.
Foundational experience at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm auditing publicly traded corporations.
Hands-on experience optimizing or deploying defense-industry ERP platforms, with an explicit preference for Deltek Costpoint.
Complete mastery of U.S. GAAP, SOX regulations, and federal procurement compliance rules.
High integrity and sound judgment accustomed to working within a highly regulated national security ecosystem.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a track record of driving system transformations and hitting tight regulatory deadlines.

Nice To Haves

An active CPA license is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the corporate close cycle, general ledger maintenance, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Supervise full-cycle accounts payable, client billing, and payroll processing.
Deliver timely monthly financial packages, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow models, and project-level reviews.
Act as the operational lead supporting quarterly SEC reporting disclosures and coordinating the annual external audit.
Control complex accounting areas including revenue recognition, indirect cost allocations, payroll liabilities, and structured accruals.
Oversee corporate tax calendars to guarantee timely filings for federal, state, franchise, and sales/use taxes alongside external tax advisors.
Maintain rigorous compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and DCMA frameworks.
Author annual Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) and manage primary communications with defense audit agencies.
Enforce accurate job costing models for Cost-Plus, T&M, and Firm-Fixed-Price contracts, actively supporting Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) evaluations.
Ensure proper cost segregation and unallowable cost handling under FAR Part 31.
Provide historical accounting data to help model, monitor, and optimize corporate indirect rate pools.
Partner with the Director of SOX Compliance to design, test, and execute robust internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
Draft and standardize corporate accounting policies to maintain audit-ready documentation.
Drive the technical upgrade of Deltek Costpoint and spearhead its integration at the newly acquired Dallas entity.
Champion automated workflows, paperless approvals, and process standardization across all accounting functions.
Manage and mentor a multi-site accounting team, building a culture anchored in precision, accountability, and professional growth.
Act as a dependable corporate bridge between subsidiary operations and headquarters to execute business goals smoothly.