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TECHEAD · 1 day ago

Senior Accountant / Controller

Chesapeake, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

TECHEAD is a company with over thirty-five years of heritage and accomplishments. They are seeking a Senior Accountant/Controller who will oversee the company's accounting operations, ensure compliance with GAAP and government regulations, and provide management with timely and accurate financial information.

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Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Kim Morden Oliver

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all core accounting systems and functions, including the General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Payroll, and Budgeting

Prepare, analyze, and distribute accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports

Direct and manage the efficient completion of month-end and year-end close processes within established deadlines

Develop, maintain, and monitor the company's annual operating budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections

Oversee company-wide timekeeping compliance and manage bi-weekly payroll processing, including all associated tax filings (e.g., Form 941s, W-2s) and system transfers (e.g., using UKG or similar payroll software)

Ensure the timely and accurate processing of vendor and subcontractor payments, and manage accounts receivable collections

Prepare and review complex journal entries, analyze trial balances, and ensure accurate reconciliation of all GL accounts

Maintain strict compliance with GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and various governmental and regulatory requirements, including those specific to federal contracting (e.g., FAR, DFAR, DCAA, DOL)

Coordinate and support all external audits conducted by independent auditors, tax professionals, and regulatory agencies

Develop, document, implement, and maintain effective accounting-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and control environment of the accounting department

Mentor accounting staff, fostering professional development and promoting operational excellence

Lead strategic initiatives focused on strengthening financial reporting quality, transparency, and organizational accountability

Qualification

GAAPCost Accounting StandardsCPAFinancial ReportingERP SystemsGovernment ContractingMicrosoft ExcelProcess ImprovementTeam-orientedMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline

5–10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance

Strong, comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and proven experience applying Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

Hands-on experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as Deltek Costpoint or an equivalent financial management system

Demonstrated proficiency in preparing complex financial statements, managing the general ledger, and developing and managing budgets

Familiarity with common contract types in government or regulated industries, such as Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), and Time & Materials (T&M)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas)