AccountingDepartment.com · 2 months ago
Remote Sr. Controller - GovCon
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAccountingDepartment.com is a leader in outsourced virtual accounting services for businesses, and they are seeking a Senior Controller to manage accounting operations and provide advisory services. This role involves overseeing a team, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and delivering strategic insights to clients.
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Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor and key partner to clients, understanding their unique business and accounting needs
Provide strategic leadership in scalable accounting operations, ensuring compliance with internal control systems, policies, and procedures
Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures; recommend financial tools and benchmarks to enhance operational efficiency
Prepare and manage client budgets, cash forecasts, and monthly financial reports
Manage the month-end closing and issue financial reports to all clients, every month
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting, contracts and general ledger structure. Ensures all information is properly entered into QuickBooks & ICAT
Identify variances from the budget and report significant variances to client
Execute client conference calls on a regular basis to review strategy, current and future needs, as well as operational changes affecting financial results
Assist in gathering pertinent tax related information for external tax return preparation
Coordinate the provision of information to external audits for the annual audit or review
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
Review and approve monthly and quarterly tax filings - use/sales tax, property tax returns, payroll tax returns prepared by accounting specialists
Complete special projects as requested by client
Develop client budgets and cash forecasting tools (including KPIS) to support long-term planning and investment decisions
Monitor budget performance, providing insights into trends, risks, and growth opportunities
Partner with client’s senior leadership to analyze financial and operational data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making
Directs a team of virtual accounting professionals to accomplish priorities and deliverables to meticulously deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting package for multiple clients
Support, train, motivate and mentor virtual accounting specialists in performance of their daily responsibilities so they can learn the tasks and procedures necessary to meet quality standards. Conduct timely performance reviews
Execute team meetings
Utilize internal documentation system when updating/developing procedures and policies
Enforces a system of internal controls to verify integrity of processes and procedures are followed by staff
Provide strategic guidance and operational decision making to our senior leadership team. Recommend and implement best practices to add value
Assist with interviewing and onboarding new team members, as needed
Partner and collaborate with other Senior Controllers on best practices to enhance company knowledge sharing culture
Qualification
Required
Active CPA, CMA or MBA
Extensive knowledge in accounting for businesses in the under $20M market
10 – 15 years of progressive accounting experience
5+ years in public accounting
5+ years in private industry
5 years supervisory experience
Government contracting industry experience
Solid understanding of federal contracts, full accrual accounting and working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
Ability to multi-task and set daily, weekly and monthly priorities
Adaptive leadership style with a passion for mentoring staff
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with hands on accounting with small to medium size businesses
Technical, analytical focus with proactive, problem-solving nature
Ability to make quick decisions based on knowledge and experience
Works well within established standards and guidelines
Ability to acclimate to various client environments
Strong experience with QuickBooks, ICAT and/or other accounting software packages
High degree of computer literacy, including extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office, and specifically Outlook and Excel
Ability to travel when necessary
Benefits
100% Remote, W-2 position
Compressed work week option available
Self-Managed paid time off and paid holidays
Group Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Accident Insurance
401(k) plan
Participation in a company wide annual bonus incentive plan
$25 monthly internet stipend
Virtual employee groups, clubs, and activities throughout the year
Casual dress
Company
AccountingDepartment.com
AccountingDepartment.com is an outsourced bookkeeping, controller, and advisory services company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Gerber
Co-Founder
Dennis Najjar
Co-Founder
Recent News
2023-12-23
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