Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our company is seeking a highly motivated self-starter and team player to join our team as the Controller, working at our O’Fallon, IL headquarters and reporting to the CFO. This position offers potential for growth and the opportunity to work collaboratively within a team to provide top-tier consulting and controller-related services to a diverse range of clients. The successful applicant should have a strong accounting and finance background within the government contracting space, and a proven ability to handle multiple client engagements independently and within a team setting. The ideal candidate will have a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage and prioritize competing tasks, and will be an integral part of our team by ensuring the financial health and compliance of the company while supporting our continued growth and success.

Clearance Eligibility: Ability to pass a complete background check, including a credit check.

Salary: The salary offered will depend on education, certifications, length and relevance of work history, and professional experience.

• Perform accounting activities within a federal government contractor, including revenue recognition and oversight of the monthly close inclusive of month-end accruals, monthend closing entries, and account reconciliations.
• Support DCAA audits and Incurred Cost Submission preparation, including the development/calculation and analysis of indirect cost rates.
• Process all accounting transactions (invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, expense reports, etc.).
• Deliver accurate and timely financial functions by conducting billing and accounting functions, including government billing, management of the job-cost accounting and timekeeping systems, and managing federal and state tax deposits and employee benefit plans and deposits.
• Maintain and implement controls and procedures to ensure that company assets are properly recorded and protected.
• Lead FP&A activities through the production of management reporting, including budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial input for operational and strategic management decisions.
• Ensure a culture of compliance with cost-accounting standards for government contractors, producing timely and accurate financial data and reporting.
• Serve as the primary interface to outside accountants and government audit agencies.
• Support the negotiation and government review of rates for cost contracts in coordination with management and outside accounting firms.
• Prepare filings in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations, as well as filings and submissions for review in accordance with licensing, permits, representations, and certifications.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Expert-level problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Aptitude to address negative situations and positively resolve them.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Background and Experience:

• Prior experience with requirements and standards for Federal and U.S. Department of Defense contracting
• Experience interacting with government auditors and managing compliance with government regulations

Required Technical Skills:

• Demonstrable mastery in entering transactions and generating reports using government-approved accounting systems (Deltek/JAMIS).
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and other office productivity applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and professional manner.
• Proven self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver excellence in a deadline-intensive environment.

• General office environment. Work is generally sedentary but may require movement about the office up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and no hazardous or unpleasant conditions are caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is usually performed in an office environment, with standard equipment available.
• Contractor site with 0-10% travel possible.
• Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages.
• Occasional movement of small articles up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Continually operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Occasionally required to move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Continually required to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.