AccountingDepartment.com · 1 day ago
Remote Sr. Client Controller - Government Contracts
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
As a trusted advisor and partner, the Senior Controller is an integral part of the client’s leadership team by developing an understanding and awareness of each client’s unique business and accounting needs and requirements
Provides strategic leadership into the scalable accounting operations of each client’s business, ensuring their internal control systems, policies and procedures are consistently followed
Develop & maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures for clients use as needed
Recommend financial tools for increasing efficiencies that aid in providing information clearly and in a meaningful delivery method
Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
Evaluate systems and procedures to ensure efficiency and quality control
Develop client’s annual budget and maintain cash forecasting tools as needed
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.
Analyze financial and operational information to provide real-time, meaningful recommendations and implementing actions based on findings. Partner with client’s leadership on operational and strategic decisions to enhance their performance.
Develop and review financial and operating metrics through use of dashboards, including KPIS
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
Directs a team of virtual accounting professionals to accomplish priorities and deliverables in order 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
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Required
10 – 15 years of progressive accounting experience, with a combination 5+ years in public accounting and 5+ years in private industry.
Grit: Motivated self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude.
Demonstrates GRIT in overcoming obstacles and accomplishing tasks.
Ability to multi-task and set daily, weekly and monthly priorities.
Adaptive leadership style with a passion for mentoring staff.
Exceptional ability to work with all levels of within the organization while fostering a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to express oneself confidently.
Experience with hands on accounting with small to medium size businesses and ability to roll up your sleeves to get things done.
Technical, analytical focus with pro-active, problem solving nature.
Ability to research and suggest proper accounting solutions.
Thrives in a fast paced environment, with a sense of urgency to achieve timely, quality results.
Ability to make quick decisions based on knowledge and experience.
Works well within established standards and guidelines.
Ability to acclimate to various client environments.
High degree of computer literacy, including extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office, and specifically Outlook and Excel.
Ability to travel when necessary.
Several years of direct, client facing outsourced accounting experience.
5 years supervisory experience.
Strong experience with QuickBooks, ICAT and/or other accounting software packages.
Must have government contracting industry experience.
Candidate must have a solid understanding of federal contracts, full accrual accounting and working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
Preferred
CPA strongly preferred.
Benefits
Work from home, 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
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