Controller
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 150000 - 165000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Controller
Location: Springfield VA (Hybrid)
Engagement Type: TemptoHire
Compensation: Market Hourly Rate $150000$165000 upon conversion (flexibility for strong candidates)
Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekeart is partnered with a growing employeeowned government contractor that is seeking a Controller to join their team in Springfield Virginia.
This newly created opportunity is intended to begin on a temptohire basis for candidates who demonstrate strong alignment and longterm fit. This hands-on role supports an organization experiencing continued growth through new contract wins and expansion and is critical to ensuring stable compliant and scalable financial operations.
Position Overview
The Controller will be hands-on and lead a team of two overseeing daily accounting operations government contract compliance and financial reporting within a regulated environment. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer this is a handson leadership role that requires deep government contracting expertise and the ability to partner closely with executive leadership.
This role is designed to provide immediate operational support with a clear path to longterm leadership as the organization continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Location: Springfield VA (Hybrid)
Engagement Type: TemptoHire
Compensation: Market Hourly Rate $150000$165000 upon conversion (flexibility for strong candidates)
Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekeart is partnered with a growing employeeowned government contractor that is seeking a Controller to join their team in Springfield Virginia.
This newly created opportunity is intended to begin on a temptohire basis for candidates who demonstrate strong alignment and longterm fit. This hands-on role supports an organization experiencing continued growth through new contract wins and expansion and is critical to ensuring stable compliant and scalable financial operations.
Position Overview
The Controller will be hands-on and lead a team of two overseeing daily accounting operations government contract compliance and financial reporting within a regulated environment. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer this is a handson leadership role that requires deep government contracting expertise and the ability to partner closely with executive leadership.
This role is designed to provide immediate operational support with a clear path to longterm leadership as the organization continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes ensuring accuracy timeliness and appropriate documentation
- Maintain oversight of the general ledger and review account reconciliations to ensure financial integrity
- Support and approve payroll processing
- Monitor and verify the accuracy of all financial transactions
- Ensure compliance with FAR DFARS CAS and other applicable regulations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for DCAA DCMA and external CPA audits
- Maintain audit readiness and strengthen internal control environments
- Prepare review and support billing rates cost proposals and forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs)
- Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Analyze financial data to identify trends risks and variances; recommend corrective actions
- Provide financial insights to executive leadership to support informed decisionmaking
- Manage cash flow forecasting and daily cash management
- Oversee contracts and subcontracts personnel ensuring accuracy of contract documentation and compliance
- Support contract proposal development and pricing activities
- Provide financial metrics and reporting to program and operational leadership
- Utilize and further optimize Unanet (or comparable ERP systems) to improve reporting compliance and operational efficiency
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and scalability
- Supervise and mentor a team of two: one accounting and one contracts staff providing guidance and professional development
- Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- 10 years of progressive government contract accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP FAR DFARS CAS and DCAA/DCMA requirements
- Experience with costreimbursable timeandmaterials and firmfixedprice contracts
- Handson experience supporting governmentcompliant accounting and job costing systems
- Proficiency with Unanet or comparable government contracting ERP systems
- Strong organizational analytical and communication skills
- CPA or CMA certification
- Prior DoD contracting experience
- Familiarity with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) accounting and reporting
- Hybrid work schedule following an initial onboarding period
- Collaborative missiondriven organization supporting scientific and government research initiatives
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About Company
Cordia Resources is a professional recruiting and staffing firm specializing in the areas of Accounting, Finance, HR, and IT in the Washington DC Metro region.
