Controller

Ensure compliance with government contract requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Review and analyze contract terms and conditions to ensure accurate financial reporting and billing by project.

Prepare monthly financial reports for government contracts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract requirements.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and project teams to provide financial guidance and support when necessary, throughout the contract lifecycle.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP under a regular reporting schedule.

Conduct variance analysis to determine consistency of activity compared to prior months and provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making and drive business performance.

Assist the Finance team in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.

Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit process.

Other duties as assigned.

Manage and lead the accounting team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to all levels of the department.

Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment, encouraging professional growth and development.

Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback to team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting strongly preferred from an accredited program or related field. Master's degree in accounting (MAcc) is preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is strongly preferred.

Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant accounting experience in a senior accounting or finance role such as a Controller in a medium sized company, preferably in a government contracts environment.

Strong knowledge of government contract cost accounting regulations, including DCAA Incurred Cost Submissions, FAR and DFARS. T&M, CPFF and FFP.

Experience with system migrations strongly preferred.

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Thorough understanding of GAAP-based accrual accounting, account reconciliations, technical accounting for relevant areas and financial reporting requirements.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Prior experience in a leadership role

Position Classification:

This is a salaried full-time exempt position, benefits eligible. As part of the interview process for this position, you will be asked to complete an AI screening which takes about 10 minutes and gives us a starting point to target interview depth more completely.

Piedmont Global is a Strategic Globalization Organization (SGO) integrating cultural fluency, strategic insight, and custom technology to help clients scale with speed, navigate complexity, and operate seamlessly across cultures, markets, and systems. Headquartered in Washington D.C with team members spanning five continents, Piedmont Global equips organisations with the people, capabilities, and strategies to lead - globally, fluently, and confidently.