Experienced GovCon Controller - with Deltek Costpoint Experience

Arcetyp LLC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Arcetyp LLC is seeking an experienced GovCon Controller with Deltek Costpoint experience to support a client. This role is a direct hire, W2 employee position. The Controller will serve as the senior financial management authority, responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all accounting, reporting, and financial control functions within a U.S. Government contracting environment. The position is located in Bethesda, Maryland, with one day of teleworking allowed.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years or more experience in US Government contracting in roles including as a controller.
• Specific direct experience with Deltek Costpoint is required.
• U.S Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field of study is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, indirect rate development, project cost accounting, and monthly/quarterly/year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS (as applicable), and agency-specific requirements.
• Establish and maintain compliant cost structures, including fringe, overhead, and G&A rates; monitor contract-level profitability; and support pricing strategies for competitive proposals across cost-plus, T&M, FFP, and IDIQ/BPA vehicles.
• Lead audit preparation and execution for DCAA, DCMA, and independent CPA audits, ensuring accurate support for incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rates, ICE models, and financial representations in proposals.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, contracts, HR, and program management to provide timely financial insights, risk assessments, and decision support, while strengthening internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial policies as the organization scales.
• Manage accounting systems and financial reporting tools (Deltek, or similar), mentor accounting staff, and play a critical role in cash-flow management, revenue forecasting, and strategic financial planning to support compliant growth within the federal marketplace.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits information will be provided to interested candidates that apply.
• Arcetyp offers a package of compensation and benefits to full-time salaried employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior