Controller
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 160 - 200
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client a leading research and security firm specializing in protecting embedded devices and firmware across critical infrastructure is seeking a Controller.
Location: Remote (U.S.-based) NYC headquarters East Coast preferred
Compensation: $160000$200000 base bonus equity
About the Company
We are a fast-growing venture-backed cybersecurity software company specializing in embedded device and firmware security for both government and commercial customers. Our technology protects missioncritical systems used in national defense aerospace satellite communications automotive and enterprise infrastructure.
Founded over a decade ago and backed by top-tier investors the company operates at the intersection of deep technology government contracting and commercial SaaS with approximately 30 employees today and significant growth ahead. The culture is entrepreneurial innovation-forward and execution-focused.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a hands-on Controller to own the accounting and finance function as the company scales. This is a true build-and-own role reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
The Controller will be the senior finance leader in the business responsible for everything from day-to-day accounting operations to government contract compliance FP&A and strategic financial insight. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment enjoys autonomy and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves.
Remote is fully supported; candidates local to NYC are welcome but not required.
Role Breakdown
- 40% Accounting
- 25% Government Contracting (GovCon)
- 20% FP&A
- 5% HR / Payroll-related activities
- 10% Ad hoc / special projects
Accounting & Operations
- Own all aspects of accounting including AP payroll general ledger journal entries and month-end close
- Lead balance sheet reconciliations labor distribution and revenue recognition
- Manage cash flow burn rate and working capital
- Maintain strong internal controls and GAAP compliance
- Oversee vendor payments and expense classification
- Manage timekeeping systems job codes and PTO banks
- Act as Contracts Administrator for U.S. Government contracts
- Lead interactions with DCAA and DCMA (audits compliance negotiations)
- Develop and manage indirect cost rates provisional billing rates and incurred cost submissions
- Support proposal cost volumes pricing FAR/DFARS compliance and post-award administration
- Oversee invoicing job costing revenue recognition contract modifications and closeouts
- Build and maintain financial models for revenue expenses and cash runway
- Prepare monthly financial packages and executive dashboards (KPIs utilization burn)
- Produce monthly utilization reporting for engineering teams
- Support strategic planning and growth initiatives
- Manage stock administration cap table and stock-based compensation
- Lead annual 409A valuation with third-party firm
- Coordinate all federal state and local tax filings with external tax advisors (including estimates and 1099s)
- Calculate and process quarterly commissions
- Evaluate and improve financial systems and tools (currently QuickBooks; ERP experience welcomed)
- Drive automation and scalable processes as the company grows (e.g. Ramp implementation)
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- 7 years of experience combining public accounting and industry roles
- Strong U.S. Government contracting experience (DCAA/DCMA indirect rates FAR/DFARS)
- Deep understanding of GAAP and operational accounting
- Highly detail-oriented deadline-driven and organized
- Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with senior leadership
- U.S. Citizen (must be clearable)
- CPA designation
- Experience in a growth-stage or venture-backed environment
- Prior work in GovCon commercial SaaS or technology companies
- Experience with QuickBooks and/or ERP implementations
- Active or prior Secret/Top Secret clearance or willingness to obtain one
This role is best suited for a senior hands-on finance professional (typically 1015 years of experience) who:
- Is comfortable being a one-person finance team
- Has seen growth and understands scale-related challenges
- Is proactive not reactive
- Enjoys building fixing and improving processes
- Brings strong energy ownership mentality and long-term commitment
No job hoppers. Stability and judgment matter here.
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.
