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Controller
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a government contracting environment. This long-term contract position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee full-cycle financial operations, maintain accurate records, and deliver timely reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, financial statement preparation, and period-end close activities to help ensure compliance and operational accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting operations across payables, receivables, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.<br>• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for leadership review and organizational reporting needs.<br>• Maintain accounting records within Deltek Costpoint and use the system to support reporting, analysis, and transaction accuracy.<br>• Review balance sheet and income statement activity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.<br>• Oversee full-cycle accounting processes, from transaction review through final reporting and close.<br>• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support compliance requirements and strengthen financial controls.<br>• Analyze accounting data and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and reporting reliability.
<p>• Strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and Concur in a defense contracting environment.</p><p>• Proven ability to manage month-end close, year-end close, and full-cycle accounting activities.</p><p>• Experience preparing financial statements and related supporting documentation.</p><p>• Strong understanding of accounting functions, internal controls, US GAAP, and financial reporting standards.</p><p>• Strong working knowledge of indirect cost rates.</p>
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  • Mclean, Virginia
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 65 - 85 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a government contracting environment. This long-term contract position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee full-cycle financial operations, maintain accurate records, and deliver timely reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, financial statement preparation, and period-end close activities to help ensure compliance and operational accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting operations across payables, receivables, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.<br>• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for leadership review and organizational reporting needs.<br>• Maintain accounting records within Deltek Costpoint and use the system to support reporting, analysis, and transaction accuracy.<br>• Review balance sheet and income statement activity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.<br>• Oversee full-cycle accounting processes, from transaction review through final reporting and close.<br>• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support compliance requirements and strengthen financial controls.<br>• Analyze accounting data and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and reporting reliability.
  • 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

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