Financial Project Controller

SABEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC•Tysons, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions, LLC is a leading solution provider and rapidly growing Information and Communications Technology Company specializing in innovative and agile Digital Engineering and Acquisition Technical Stack design, implementation, and support, Strategy and Policy Development, Financial Management, Software Solutions Development, Requirements Analysis and Training, to name a few. Our client base is mostly in the DoD Federal Government Contracting space and we also partner with prime Government Contractors such as Siemens, Booze Allen, McKinsey and have work in the commercial space as well. We provide clients with large business opportunities and training within our small business agility and people first culture. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one goal: "Get quality and secure solutions in the customers hands as soon as possible”.

Requirements

5+ years of government contract project accounting and billing experience.
Direct experience billing T&M and FFP contracts in a DCAA-compliant environment.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, cost allowability (FAR Part 31), and audit support requirements.
Familiarity with government accounting systems and timekeeping controls (Deltek, Unanet, or similar preferred).
Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition concepts.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
Ability to meet deadlines in a compliance-driven environment.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information.
Clear, professional communication skills with Project Managers, Contracts, Accounting, and auditors.

Nice To Haves

Experience with WAWF, GSA Assist, IPP, and MyInvoice
Experience with PROCAS Accounting, Concur Travel and Expense
Experience with government contracting, FAR requirements and Federal Travel Regulations

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, review, and submission of customer invoices in accordance with contract terms (T&M, FFP), funding limitations, and FAR/DFARS requirements.
Own contract funding oversight, including ceilings, burn rates, limitations, and forward-looking forecasts across the project portfolio; proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate funding and compliance risks.
Review contracts, task orders, and modifications to ensure accurate billing structures, CLIN setup, funding alignment, and regulatory compliance.
Partner closely with Project Managers to understand the full financial performance of their project portfolios, including revenue, cost, margin, funding status, and forecast-to-complete.
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Project Managers by translating financial data into actionable insights that support operational and contractual decision-making.
Validate billable labor, subcontractor costs, and milestone / deliverable completion prior to invoicing, ensuring alignment with contract and financial expectations.
Lead recurring spend calls with Project Managers, driving accountability around budget execution and forecast accuracy.
Monitor billing and collections performance; provide portfolio-level reporting on billed, unbilled, AR aging, cash collections, and overall contract financial health.
Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready billing, contract, and project documentation.
Prepare and review journal entries and support period-end close activities related to project accounting and revenue recognition.
Support internal and external audits (DCAA, DCMA, and customer audits) and respond to audit requests with clear, well-supported documentation.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the contract portfolio and recommend process improvements or corrective actions.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.