Controller

About Niyam IT Inc. (Niyam)

Niyam IT was founded in 2007 by a group of consultants who shared a unique vision: a technology company steeped in orderly process yet driven by passion and innovation. Over the following decade we fine-tuned our craft and built an impressive track record of successful outcomes securing our reputation as the go-to provider of smart innovative solutions.

Today Niyam is at the forefront of the industry leading the way in crafting mission-critical technologies for Emergency Preparedness & Response Natural Resource Management Law Enforcement & Justice Health IT and Global Citizen Services.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Work Hours: Life doesnt always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
• Remote Work: Niyam IT understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote work.
• Career Growth: Niyam IT is not just a job; its a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
• Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam IT is to the industry and community.
• Great Environment: Niyam IT fosters a great environment where innovation collaboration and personal growth thrive.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideasre welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam IT.

Join us in creating a workplace where innovation diversity and well-being thrive. Your journey at Niyam IT awaits. Apply today!

Niyam IT is seeking a full timeControllerto join our team.This position is hybrid to Fairfax VA. The Controller provides senior-level financial leadership for the organization overseeing all accounting operations and ensuring the integrity accuracy and compliance of financial reporting within a government contracting environment. This role is responsible for internal controls audit readiness financial strategy execution and advising executive leadership while maintaining hands-on oversight of complex accounting functions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee full-cycle accounting operations including AP AR payroll expense reporting and general ledger.
• Lead
  monthly quarterly and annual close processes including financial statements reconciliations and analyses.
• Configure and manage Deltek Costpoint structures (orgs segments projects accounts PLCs and charge codes) aligned with contract SOWs and modifications.
• Oversee client invoicing indirect expense pools rate structures and variance analyses.
• Develop and monitor
  annual budgets and rolling forecasts ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and ensure ongoing compliance with GAAP FAR CAS and DCAA.
• Lead DCAA audit readiness responses and ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Drive automation standardization and continuous improvement across accounting and billing processes.
• Manage external financial audits and coordinate responses with auditors and stakeholders.
• Oversee tax compliance activities including filings payments and year-end reporting.
• Provide leadership mentorship and performance oversight for accounting staff.
• Serve as a
  strategic advisor and business partner to the CFO and executive leadership.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience within government contracting.
• Expert-level understanding of GAAP FAR CAS DCAA and federal procurement regulations
• Strong leadership management and supervisory capabilities.
• Proven ability to design implement and maintain
  robust internal control systems.
• Expertise in financial statement preparation analysis and executive-level reporting.
• Strong budgeting forecasting and indirect rate management skills.
• High ethical standards and sound professional judgment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 Deltek Costpoint and integrated business systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a regulated environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

• CPA or similar professional certification.
• 5 years of Deltek Costpoint experience.

Application Deadline: This position will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Niyam IT Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy marital status partnership status age citizenship status veteran or military status medical condition genetic information national origin disability unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state and/or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to complete your application or if you face challenges using our online application system and need an alternative way to apply please reach out to us at 1 703.429.2450 or email

Required Experience:

Senior IC