Controller

Igov - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Herndon, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Controller will support the CFO in managing the Accounting Department's daily operations, including general and cost accounting, payroll, and financial planning and analysis. This role involves overseeing the Accounting Manager and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the Accounting Manager and the Accounting Department as a whole.
• Oversee and assist with the payroll function.
• Work with Contracts Administration and Program Management Office on regular program matters, including calls with the government, participation in ECP reviews and other program-related matters.
• Implement and maintain consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all company operations.
• Re-develop and organize company policies and procedures as directed.
• Oversee the month-end close process to ensure timely production of the company's financial statements.
• Enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures and workflows.
• Design and maintain the Accounting department records archiving and retention system to ensure good organization of documents.
• Assist with company budgeting and forecasting activities as assigned.
• Assist with cash flow management as assigned.
• Coordinate and respond to external auditor requests as assigned.
• Interview and hire staff as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of accounting experience in a government contracting environment, with knowledge of both Value-Added Resellers (VAR) and program-type work.
• 5+ years of Deltek Costpoint experience is required, including specific experience with both project-related and sales order-related workflows.
• Ability to lead and be the key point of contact with the Company's external auditors.
• Expert-level knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Must have excellent spreadsheet skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Demonstrate excellent prioritizing skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail; sharp and critical eye in identifying errors and mistakes; ability to analyze in multiple dimensions to provide sufficient cross-checking of work product.
• Assures effective communications are maintained within areas of responsibility.
• Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Benefits

• ESOP
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Professional Development
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays
• PTO