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Job Location:
Chevy Chase, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 180000 - 185000
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Interim Controller (TemptoHire)
Location: Chevy Chase MD (Onsite 5 days a week may flex to 1-2 days hybrid once established)
Engagement Type: TemptoHire
Compensation: Market hourly rate ($180000$185000 upon conversion flexibility for strong candidates)
Industry: Government Contracting
Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekeart is partnered with a government contracting organization that is seeking an Interim Controller to join its team on a temptohire basis with the intent to convert this role to permanent employment following a successful transition period.
This role supports a privately owned government contractor with approximately $140M in annual revenue and 650 employees. The Interim Controller will provide immediate operational leadership across the accounting function while being assessed for longterm fit for a permanent Controller role. The position is highly visible and works directly with senior leadership.
Engagement Overview
This is designed to address an immediate need while providing both the organization and the candidate an opportunity to assess longterm alignment. The Interim Controller will lead daytoday accounting operations ensure continuity and compliance and bring structure and stability to the finance organization during the transition period.
The role is expected to be onsite five days per week initially with the potential for 1-2 days hybrid flexibility over time.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications
Location: Chevy Chase MD (Onsite 5 days a week may flex to 1-2 days hybrid once established)
Engagement Type: TemptoHire
Compensation: Market hourly rate ($180000$185000 upon conversion flexibility for strong candidates)
Industry: Government Contracting
Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekeart is partnered with a government contracting organization that is seeking an Interim Controller to join its team on a temptohire basis with the intent to convert this role to permanent employment following a successful transition period.
This role supports a privately owned government contractor with approximately $140M in annual revenue and 650 employees. The Interim Controller will provide immediate operational leadership across the accounting function while being assessed for longterm fit for a permanent Controller role. The position is highly visible and works directly with senior leadership.
Engagement Overview
This is designed to address an immediate need while providing both the organization and the candidate an opportunity to assess longterm alignment. The Interim Controller will lead daytoday accounting operations ensure continuity and compliance and bring structure and stability to the finance organization during the transition period.
The role is expected to be onsite five days per week initially with the potential for 1-2 days hybrid flexibility over time.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assume oversight for all accounting functions including general ledger accounts payable payroll and financial reporting.
- Lead and supervise an accounting team of approximately 10-12 professionals.
- Perform and review monthly balance sheet account analysis.
- Perform budget vs. actual analysis on a monthly basis.
- Prepare various cash AP discount and capitalization reports.
- Review and approve accounts payable such as verifying that payables comply with company policy.
- Review and approve applications for new credit arrangements.
- File necessary returns to obtain federal fuel credits on a quarterly basis.
- Process necessary journal entries on a monthly basis and complete monthly used tax returns.
- Oversee the annual US and International audits; the US and international tax returns; quarterly state tax payments; annual state reports and preparation of necessary forms and documents.
- Assist with the preparation of the Branch Financial Analysis.
- Perform internal audits of the various branch operations and report results to the CFO.
- Prepare vendor analysis reports and communicate findings to the CFO.
- Communicate with companys bank representatives regarding the initiation and monitoring of sweep accounts and the renewal of line of credit accounts.
- Monitor cash balance on a daily basis and notify CFO when line of credit is low.
- Directly supervise payroll and accounts payable employees and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
- Supervise/handle all international payroll/correspondence related to our UK German and Italy etc.
- Improve processes and internal controls in all areas managed.
- Recommend policies and procedures relating to financial and business practices to the company.
- Ensure that accounting and tax laws are followed to satisfy state and federal regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- 10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience with increasing leadership responsibility
- Prior experience in a government contracting environment
- Experience with governmentfocused accounting systems such as JAMIS or Deltek Costpoint
- Proven ability to step into interim leadership roles and quickly take ownership
- Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Experience managing teams
- Exposure to international payroll or global operations
- Onsite at headquarters five days per week during the initial transition period
- Potential flexibility for 12 remote days per week over time based on performance and business needs
Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Corporate Banking
- Front Office
- AC Maintenance
- Cosmetics
- Art
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.
