<p>Our client, a well-established and growing government contractor, is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting function. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional with approximately 10-15 years of progressive experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in public accounting and auditing, combined with hands-on corporate accounting experience. This role offers significant visibility to executive leadership and the opportunity to help shape the future finance organization as the company continues to grow.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, and cash management.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, government contracting regulations, and company policies.</li><li>Support annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting processes, and financial procedures.</li><li>Assist with indirect rate calculations, incurred cost submissions, and government reporting requirements.</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.</li><li>Develop and mentor accounting staff while building scalable processes to support future growth.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, contracts, and program management teams to ensure financial compliance and reporting accuracy.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A large global organization with $B+ revenue is seeking a Controller to oversee both the strategic and day to day operations of the accounting function.</p><p>This is a high impact leadership role responsible for ensuring a timely and accurate close, maintaining a clean and defensible balance sheet, and overseeing intercompany, consolidation, and international accounting activities across a complex multi entity structure. <strong>If this role is of interest email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half right away as I am actively setting up interviews.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Leadership role within a large global multi entity environment</li><li>High visibility exposure to senior finance leadership</li><li>Opportunity to work in a complex international accounting structure</li><li>Involvement in a major ERP implementation</li><li>Strong focus on team development and growth</li></ul><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities</em></strong></p><p><strong>Accounting Leadership and Close</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations with focus on balance sheet integrity reconciliations and financial reporting</li><li>Ensure a timely accurate and predictable monthly close with no material surprises</li><li>Review account and bank reconciliations and ensure issues are identified and resolved</li></ul><p><strong>Intercompany and Consolidations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead intercompany accounting eliminations and allocations across domestic and international entities</li><li>Ensure transactions comply with GAAP internal controls and tax requirements</li><li>Oversee consolidations and parent company reporting</li></ul><p><strong>International and Technical Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Apply multi currency accounting including revaluation translation and foreign exchange considerations</li><li>Ensure accurate reporting across global entities</li><li>Advise on non routine and complex accounting matters</li></ul><p><strong>Audit Compliance and Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the external audit process and support interim and year end reviews</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and reporting requirements</li><li>Partner with teams including tax payroll AP and finance</li></ul><p><strong>Systems and Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Support and help drive the ERP implementation</li><li>Improve accounting processes and transition from legacy systems</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership and Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and develop an accounting team including managers</li><li>Provide coaching and technical development</li><li>Build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement</li></ul>