Director of Finance and Corporate Controller

MartinFed•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

MartinFed is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Finance and Corporate Controller to serve as the company's senior-most finance and accounting leader, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The role combines corporate controllership responsibilities with senior-level financial management, overseeing accounting operations, financial closing and reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and federal government contracting compliance. The Director serves as the CEO's principal financial and accounting advisor, providing timely, accurate, and actionable information to support executive decisions, operational performance, profitability, and long-term growth. The successful candidate will independently manage day-to-day accounting operations, supervise and develop accounting personnel, identify financial risks, and provide analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. This hands-on working leader owns financial operations, ensures accurate and reliable reporting, maintains effective internal controls, and continuously improves financial systems and processes. The role also oversees federal contract accounting and compliance as the company grows. MartinFed describes a fast-paced office environment with extended computer and desk work and competing priorities and reporting deadlines. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check before starting; employees are subject to random drug screenings. MartinFed is an E-Verify employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience, including significant experience in a Controller, Corporate Controller, Accounting Director, Finance Director, or comparable leadership role.
At least 5 years of accounting and financial management experience in the federal government contracting industry.
Experience independently managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, federal government contract accounting, FAR, DCAA requirements, and indirect cost accounting.
Experience with government contract revenue recognition, direct and indirect cost classifications, indirect cost pools and rates, labor accounting, and cost allocation methodologies.
Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, managing general ledger accounting, performing account reconciliations, overseeing accounting operations, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Experience developing annual budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, financial models, and management reporting packages.
Experience monitoring contract profitability, analyzing financial performance, identifying financial risks, and recommending corrective actions.
Experience managing accounting personnel and coordinating with external auditors, accountants, tax professionals, and financial advisors.
Strong understanding of cash management, accounts receivable and payable, working capital, payroll accounting, and internal financial controls.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting applications.
Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet critical reporting deadlines.
Ability to maintain financial integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and effective internal controls while supporting executive decision-making and company growth.
Ability to manage multiple financial responsibilities, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, and meet time-sensitive reporting and compliance requirements.
Must pass a background check before the start date; subject to random drug screenings during employment.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with JAMIS Prime, particularly general ledger accounting, monthly and annual closing, financial reporting, indirect cost pools, project accounting, and system administration.
Experience using JAMIS Prime for federal government contracting financial operations, accounting process improvement, and timely, accurate financial reporting.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Experience with Power BI, financial dashboards, and integrated financial management reporting.
Experience implementing accounting process improvements, financial system integrations, reporting automation, and enterprise financial management systems.
Experience with DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, government contract compliance reviews, and federal contracting financial requirements.
Experience supporting financial due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, financing transactions, and strategic financial planning.
Experience supporting a growing federal government contractor with multiple contracts, business units, and indirect cost structures.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage accounting and financial operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Advise the CEO on financial performance, operating risks, profitability, cash flow, strategic planning, and improvement opportunities.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, allocations, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Establish closing schedules, responsibilities, deliverables, and reporting deadlines; prepare and review financial statements and management reporting packages with variance analysis, emerging risks, and recommended corrective actions.
Lead annual operating budget preparation and administration, and prepare periodic forecasts, revenue and expense projections, cash-flow forecasts, and rolling financial projections.
Analyze financial results against budgets, forecasts, prior periods, and operating expectations to identify trends, inefficiencies, margin erosion, and profitability opportunities.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable FAR requirements, CAS when applicable, and other federal contracting financial requirements.
Oversee government contract cost accounting, cost classifications and allocations, indirect cost pools and rates, provisional billing rates, actual indirect rates, and incurred cost submissions when required.
Maintain contract cost reporting, labor accounting, timekeeping controls, reconciliations, and accounting practices and controls supporting DCAA and DCMA requirements.
Oversee cash management, cash-flow forecasts, receivables, collections, payables, working capital, debt obligations, loan covenants, borrowing availability, banking relationships, and account reconciliations; recommend ways to improve liquidity and cash conversion.
Direct accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll accounting, labor distribution, fixed asset accounting, depreciation, leases, and related financial functions.
Ensure timely and accurate financial transaction processing, segregation of duties, and controls to prevent fraud, duplicate payments, unauthorized expenditures, and errors; coordinate with HR and payroll providers.
Serve as the primary financial and accounting subject matter expert for JAMIS Prime, overseeing its accounting functions and supporting integration with Power BI and the company's evolving Enterprise Financial Management System.
Improve financial system capabilities and reporting, including automation, reduced spreadsheet dependencies, dashboards, and predictive financial analysis.
Serve as the operational point of contact for external auditors, accountants, tax advisors, banking partners, and other financial stakeholders; coordinate audits or reviews and support tax filings with external professionals.
Maintain accounting policies and documentation, including support for related-party transactions and financial disclosures; identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
Develop and deliver financial reporting packages and dashboards covering financial performance, contract profitability, backlog conversion, labor utilization, indirect cost absorption, and other KPIs; explain variances and recommend actions.
Support the CEO with business opportunity evaluations, capital expenditure and financing decisions, potential mergers and acquisitions, valuations, and long-range plans through financial models and scenario analyses.
Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, and business unit leadership on financial compliance, contract reporting, and financial management.
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and finance personnel while maintaining a hands-on approach; establish financial policies, procedures, reporting standards, approval processes, and documentation requirements.
Continuously evaluate processes, systems, and controls to improve accuracy, efficiency, accountability, and financial visibility.