Corporate Controller (Job ID: 4026)

Valkyrie Enterprises•Virginia Beach, VA

19d

About The Position

Corporate Controller Purpose: Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Corporate Controller who will be a key leader to the Accounting and Financial Team to assist in financial management and analysis of the company financial results. This individual will provide day-to-day financial oversight, strengthen internal controls, and deliver strategic financial guidance that enables efficient, compliant, and scalable growth. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience operating in a FAR-regulated environment and ensuring audit readiness across all financial processes. Job Description: Government Contract Accounting & Compliance Oversee full compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DCAA, and other federal regulatory requirements. Participate in indirect rate development, monitoring, and annual budgeting. Oversee the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS), including preparation, analysis, supporting schedules, and audit responses. Maintain compliant job cost accounting. Ensure billing practices comply with contract type, including alignment with Progress Payments, WAWF, or other government billing platforms. Serve as the primary point of contact for DCAA audits, government inquiries, pre-award surveys, and systems reviews (Accounting System, Billing System, Timekeeping, etc.). Ensure compliant timekeeping, labor charging, and payroll integration across the organization. Financial Operations & Reporting Oversee all daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll interface, cash management, and the general ledger. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with an emphasis on job cost accuracy, cutoff, and contract performance metrics. Ensure timely, accurate preparation of GAAP and government-compliant financial statements, schedules, and disclosures. Maintain an effective, scalable internal control environment consistent with CMMC, government audit requirements, and corporate risk management needs. Assist in the development and maintenance of standardized reporting packages, dashboards, and KPIs for executive leadership and operating teams, with insight into contract margins, indirect rate trends and cash forecasting. Systems Leadership (Deltek) Serve as the organizational owner of Deltek Costpoint, ensuring accurate configuration. Drive automation, workflow enhancements, and system integrations to improve scalability, accuracy, and audit traceability. Lead ongoing efforts to strengthen system internal controls, segregation of duties, and audit documentation within Deltek. Strategic Financial Management Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management tailored to government contracting cycles and payment structures. Support M&A due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition accounting harmonization, including alignment of cost structures and systems. Provide timely reporting and support audit, tax, and regulatory engagements. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team with expertise in government contract compliance, project accounting, and financial reporting. Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Provide training and guidance across the organization on compliant labor charging, cost accounting practices, and audit readiness.

Requirements

Must have 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 10+ years in a leadership role within the government contracting industry.
Must have proven experience leading the full accounting function in a high-growth, multi-contract environment.
Must have a CPA; strong preference for candidates with government contracting audit or advisory background.
Must have deep technical expertise in GAAP, FAR, DFARS, and federal contracting compliance.
Must be proficient with Deltek Costpoint and associated modules.
Must have excellent communication, presentation, and executive-level partnership skills.
Must have demonstrated ability to manage change, drive efficiency, and build scalable financial infrastructure.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID.

Nice To Haves

Prefer at least 5 years in a managerial accounting position.
Prefer Government contracting experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee full compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DCAA, and other federal regulatory requirements.
Participate in indirect rate development, monitoring, and annual budgeting.
Oversee the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS), including preparation, analysis, supporting schedules, and audit responses.
Maintain compliant job cost accounting.
Ensure billing practices comply with contract type, including alignment with Progress Payments, WAWF, or other government billing platforms.
Serve as the primary point of contact for DCAA audits, government inquiries, pre-award surveys, and systems reviews (Accounting System, Billing System, Timekeeping, etc.).
Ensure compliant timekeeping, labor charging, and payroll integration across the organization.
Oversee all daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll interface, cash management, and the general ledger.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with an emphasis on job cost accuracy, cutoff, and contract performance metrics.
Ensure timely, accurate preparation of GAAP and government-compliant financial statements, schedules, and disclosures.
Maintain an effective, scalable internal control environment consistent with CMMC, government audit requirements, and corporate risk management needs.
Assist in the development and maintenance of standardized reporting packages, dashboards, and KPIs for executive leadership and operating teams, with insight into contract margins, indirect rate trends and cash forecasting.
Serve as the organizational owner of Deltek Costpoint, ensuring accurate configuration.
Drive automation, workflow enhancements, and system integrations to improve scalability, accuracy, and audit traceability.
Lead ongoing efforts to strengthen system internal controls, segregation of duties, and audit documentation within Deltek.
Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management tailored to government contracting cycles and payment structures.
Support M&A due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition accounting harmonization, including alignment of cost structures and systems.
Provide timely reporting and support audit, tax, and regulatory engagements.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team with expertise in government contract compliance, project accounting, and financial reporting.
Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Provide training and guidance across the organization on compliant labor charging, cost accounting practices, and audit readiness.

Benefits

Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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