Controller

Controller

Position Overview

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization operating within a government contracting environment, is seeking a highly disciplined, detail-oriented, and hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial controls, reconciliation activities, and overall accounting accuracy.

This is a working Controller role requiring both strategic oversight and day-to-day execution. The ideal candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves to manage accounting operations directly while maintaining strong internal controls, supporting audit readiness, and driving financial accuracy across the organization.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, this individual will play a critical role in protecting the financial integrity of the business through accurate recordkeeping, disciplined processes, and proactive problem-solving.

This is an on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Supervise and support AP/AR functions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Review accounting transactions for completeness, proper documentation, and approval
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and financial records
• Assist with monthly and year-end close processes
• Support invoicing, collections, and cash flow visibility
• Perform and review reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely completion
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, payments, receivables, inventory, vendor records, and account balances
• Enforce internal controls, including documentation and approval requirements
• Maintain organized, traceable, and audit-ready accounting records
• Support accounting activities within a manufacturing and government contracting environment
• Assist with DCAA-related accounting support, documentation, and audit readiness
• Help ensure accounting practices align with internal policies and compliance requirements
• Identify accounting or operational issues and drive practical solutions
• Improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and overall financial organization
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Provide financial insight and operational support to leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred, or 5+ years of equivalent hands-on accounting experience
• Finance-only backgrounds are not preferred
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, or similar role preferred
• Deltek Costpoint experience strongly preferred
• Manufacturing accounting experience highly preferred
• Government contracting and/or DCAA accounting experience highly preferred
• Strong understanding of:
  • Account reconciliations
  • Internal controls
  • Financial reporting accuracy
  • Accounting workflow management
• Experience overseeing AP/AR operations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly detail-oriented and process-driven
• Accountable and proactive
• Comfortable enforcing procedures and financial controls
• A strong problem solver who investigates issues thoroughly
• Organized, reliable, and consistent in follow-through
• Solutions-oriented and motivated by producing accurate, meaningful financial results

This opportunity is best suited for someone who values structure, accountability, operational discipline, and maintaining strong financial controls in a complex environment.