Controller

Location

Washington, DC

Category

Corporate

Career Level

Experienced

Type

Full-time

DHA is currently seeking a Controller to manage accounting, maintain records, and prepare reports. This role includes overseeing general, project, and cost accounting, ensuring compliance, supporting audits, and leading a skilled team to drive financial excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance of accounts, ensuring proper recording of transactions and assets.
• Oversee month-end closing, reviewing journal entries and accruals for GAAP compliance.
• Assist CFO with annual audits and DCAA Incurred Cost Submissions, preparing schedules and analysis for external auditors.
• Manage project accounting in BST system, ensuring accurate billing and cost tracking for ~100 clients.
• Oversee invoicing, collections, and contract management to ensure timely payment.
• Maintain monthly fixed asset accounting and reporting.
• Collaborate with CFO on operating budgets and Indirect Overhead Rates.
• Support tax planning and compliance, ensuring timely filing of federal, state, and local taxes.
• Manage accounts payable and payroll.
• Develop and implement new accounting policies to improve efficiency.
• Mentor and train accounting staff, providing evaluations and fostering development.
• Handle special projects as assigned by the CFO.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of experience in Government Contracting Accounting or Finance.
• Expertise in DCAA Incurred Cost Submissions (ICE) and Indirect Overhead Rate preparation.
• Experience with BST Global, Deltek Costpoint, or similar accounting systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong ability to meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail, and communicate accounting matters effectively.
• Proven experience in managing, mentoring, and cross-training accounting teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial data.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a general office environment, 100% of the time.
  
  

How To Apply

When applying, please reference the position title in the subject line of your email. Submit your resume to: hr@delonhampton.com

Delon Hampton & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer for VEVRAA protected veterans and all other protected classes. DHA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. We encourage minorities, women, protected veterans and disabled individuals to apply. Click here for EEO law and policy in English. Click here for EEO law and policy in Spanish.