Controller 16835180

Controller 
Location: Chevy Chase, MD (Onsite)
Compensation: $170,000-$190,000
Job Type:  Direct Hire

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is conducting a search for an experienced Controller on behalf of a well-established government contractor. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, and financial reporting. 
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 10-12 accounting professionals. 
• Oversee month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and management reporting.
• Manage audit, tax, compliance, and internal control activities. 
• Perform financial analysis and provide reporting and recommendations to executive leadership. 
• Drive process improvements and ensure adherence to government contracting regulations and accounting standards. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience. 
• Prior Controller experience within a government contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA compliance, and government contract accounting.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, or similar government contracting ERP systems. 
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required. 

This opportunity is ideally suited for a hands-on accounting leader seeking a long-term role within a stable and growing government contracting organization