Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and government contract compliance activities for a growing organization. This role oversees the general ledger, month-end close, and overall accounting processes while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership and manage a multi-location accounting team. This position will play a key role in supporting external audits, financial reporting requirements, and the continued enhancement of accounting systems, processes, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of driving process improvements, implementing financial systems, and building scalable accounting operations in a fast-paced environment. The salary range for this position is $180-235k, plus bonus and equity compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, monthly close coordination, account reconciliations, and oversight of financial accuracy.
• Produce monthly financial statements and management reporting packages, including analysis of operating results, balance sheet activity, cash flow, and project performance.
• Establish, document, and refine accounting procedures, internal controls, and policy standards to support consistency and reliable financial reporting.
• Act as the primary accounting contact for quarterly reporting support, annual external audits, and preparation of audit-ready schedules and documentation.
• Manage complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, contract-related accounting, accruals, labor costs, and cost allocation structures.
• Ensure accounting practices align with government contracting requirements by maintaining compliant job cost records across cost-type, time-and-materials, and fixed-price contracts.
• Coordinate tax compliance activities by tracking filing deadlines and providing complete, accurate data to external partners for federal, state, franchise, and sales/use tax reporting.
• Lead accounting support for system and process enhancements, including Deltek Costpoint optimization, automation efforts, and workflow standardization initiatives.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement across the team.