Finance Coordinator - Financial Accounting

The Corporate Controller is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for overseeing the organization's financial management function, with a focus on the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and government contract accounting. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations, including the general ledger, close process, indirect rate management, and support for federal contract pricing and audits.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with government contracting compliance knowledge and the ability to build scalable financial systems that support organizational growth. Financial Management & Reporting
Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly/annual close process. Ensure accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financial risk.

Coordinate external audits and ensure compliance with applicable accounting regulations and standards. Establish and maintain financial controls, systems, and processes that support growth and scalability. Indirect Rates & Government Contract Compliance
Manage and monitor corporate indirect rates, including Fringe, Overhead, and General & Administrative (G&A) rates. Develop annual indirect rate forecasts and support provisional billing rate submissions. Support incurred cost submissions, DCAA audits, and other government financial reviews.

Monitor contract funding, labor utilization, revenue recognition, and project financial performance across government contracts. Maintain project-based accounting practices across contract types, including CPFF, T&M, FFP, and IDIQ. Support contract proposal development by preparing pricing models, labor rate calculations, indirect rate applications, and cost volume inputs. Ensure timely and accurate client/customer invoicing and revenue recognition. Implement and maintain systems to streamline billing and collections.

Oversee payroll tax filings and reporting requirements as they relate to financial compliance. Team Leadership & Process Improvement
Build and lead a high-performing accounting/finance team. Drive process improvements and system implementations across finance operations. Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve financial operational efficiency.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA preferred; MBA a plus).
~8–12+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance leadership, ideally within government contracting.
~ Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
~ Proficiency with financial/ERP systems.
~ Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, DCAA requirements, and government contractor accounting practices.
~ Experience supporting incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rates, and government audits preferred.
~ Knowledge of project-based accounting and contract types including CPFF, T&M, FFP, and IDIQ contracts preferred.

Deep technical accounting and compliance expertise