Corporate Controller (GovCon)

Corporate Controller (GovCon) - PEBacked Growth Environment Location: Hampton Roads / Virginia Beach area Work Style: Onsite with flexibility (managerlevel leadership presence required) Compensation: $175,000-$225,000 base + 10-20% bonus (higher possible for exceptional fit) Clearance: Eligible for DoD Secret (not required at start) About the Role A PEbacked government contractor is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead a multimanager accounting organization and partner closely with executive leadership. The company is expanding and actively engaged in process improvement and acquisitions, so we're looking for a decisive changeagent who can elevate controls, streamline operations, and strengthen compliance in a Deltek Costpoint environment. Key Responsibilities GovCon Accounting & Compliance Own compliance with FAR/DFARS/CAS/DCAA across accounting processes and systems. Lead indirect rates (development, monitoring, budgeting) and the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS). Maintain job cost accounting and ensure billing practices align with contract type (e.g., WAWF, progress payments). Serve as primary contact for DCAA audits, government inquiries, and systems reviews (Accounting, Billing, Timekeeping). Ensure compliant timekeeping, labor charging, and payroll integration. Financial Operations & Reporting Oversee daily accounting operations (AP, AR, GL, cash management, payroll interface). Drive close cycles with emphasis on job cost accuracy, cutoff, and contract performance. Produce timely, accurate GAAP and governmentcompliant statements, schedules, and disclosures. Maintain scalable internal controls and audit readiness aligned to GovCon expectations. Build standardized dashboards/KPIs for leadership (contract margins, indirect rate trends, cash forecasting). Systems Leadership (Deltek Costpoint) Act as organizational owner of Costpoint configuration and integrity. Push automation, workflow enhancements, and integrations to increase scalability and audit traceability. Strengthen segregation of duties and documentation within Costpoint. Strategic Finance Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital strategies tailored to GovCon cycles. Support M&A due diligence and integration, including postdeal accounting harmonization and cost structure alignment. Coordinate timely reporting and support for audit, tax, and regulatory engagements. Team Leadership Mentor and develop a highperforming accounting team (multimanager, doubledigit staff). Champion accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence; train business users on labor charging, cost accounting, and audit readiness. Qualifications 15+ years progressive finance/accounting experience with 10+ years leading in GovCon. Proven success owning the full accounting function in highgrowth, multicontract settings. CPA strongly preferred (exceptional nonCPA talent welcomed). Deep technical expertise in GAAP, FAR, DFARS, CAS, and federal contracting compliance. Advanced proficiency with Deltek Costpoint (modules, reporting, controls). Executivelevel partnership skills; decisive leader who drives process efficiency and scalable infrastructure. NicetoHave 5+ years in managerial accounting roles. Experience navigating PEbacked scaling and/or postacquisition integration. Familiarity with WAWF/progress payments and ICS audits. IND123

Created: 2026-03-10