Job Description
CONTROLLER | $150,000 - $175,000
We’re partnering with a purpose-driven client seeking a seasoned Controller with UNANET expertise to join their leadership team. This is more than a typical accounting role – it’s a seat at the table. Our client is a well-established and steadily growing organization with deep roots in the government contracting space. They're looking for someone who can provide both strategic insight and hands-on leadership to help scale and strengthen their financial operations.
Offering:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Direct access to the President/CEO and a voice in key leadership decisions.
- The ability to build and refine financial infrastructure as the company evolves.
- A close-knit, values-driven culture that prizes transparency, autonomy, and shared purpose.
- Mission-oriented work that makes a meaningful impact.
- A collaborative, in-office team environment (4 days/week on-site).
Controller Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred); CPA strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of financial compliance, reporting, and audit practices –public accounting experience is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with UNANET is required.
- Background in small to mid-sized government contracting (GovCon) environments is highly desirable.
- Comfortable presenting financials and insights directly to ownership or executive teams.
Controller Responsibilities:
- Lead core accounting functions, including oversight of AP and AR, while mentoring a small internal team.
- Partner with HR to support payroll processes (currently outsourced).
- Ensure financial compliance with government contract requirements – SCA experience is a strong plus.
- Manage monthly close, invoicing via UNANET, and prepare detailed financial reports for senior leadership.
- Contribute to audits, process improvement, and strategic planning conversations.
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