Project Controller 16768917

Cherry Bekaert•Alexandria, VA

4d•$110,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A growing organization in the government contracting sector is seeking a Project Controller to support financial operations for large, complex programs. This role is ideal for a rising Program/Project Control professional with strong Costpoint experience and a desire to partner closely with program leadership. You will work under an experienced Senior Manager of FP&A and play a key role in financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
3–4+ years project/program financial management experience (GovCon preferred)
2–3+ years working with Deltek Costpoint
Strong understanding of FAR/CAS/DFARS
Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
U.S. Citizenship required due to contract requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience in professional services, defense, intel, or government contracting environments.
Familiarity with program/project management concepts.
Ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and PMs.

Responsibilities

Manage program financials in compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, DFARS , and contract requirements.
Develop and maintain EACs , perform variance & trend analyses , and produce financial KPIs.
Support month-end close: revenue/cost analysis, accruals, adjustments.
Prepare contract-specific financial deliverables and reporting packages.
Work with Project Leads to develop WBS , support project setup, and review invoices.
Lead forecasting and budgeting updates, including variance explanations.
Support pricing and proposal review work.
Partner with program management to present financial results and utilization metrics.
Coach PMs on financial and accounting concepts.
Perform additional financial support and analysis as needed.