Key Facts

Remote From:

Anywhere

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Budgeting
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Forecasting
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Leadership
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Team Management
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Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Minimum of 5 years in a government services or government contracting environment
Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR Part 31, and DCAA compliance

Requirements:

Own the general ledger and lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis, and oversee a Financial Analyst handling AP/AR/payroll coordination
Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31 cost principles and DCAA requirements; develop, monitor, and maintain indirect rate structures; prepare and support incurred cost submissions; ensure compliant labor cost accounting, timekeeping, and expense allocation; review contract terms for proper accounting and billing treatment
Oversee billing for government contracts (cost-plus, TM, and fixed-price); ensure accurate revenue recognition per GAAP; monitor unbilled receivables, contract funding limits, and billing timeliness; actively manage cash flow
Serve as primary owner of the Unanet accounting and billing system; ensure proper system configuration for contracts, rates, labor categories, and reporting; design and maintain internal controls; document and improve accounting and compliance processes; lead and develop a small accounting team

TalentRemedy

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

About TalentRemedy

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Company type: SME

Industry: Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

This is a remote position.

About Our Client: Known for being a Best Place to Work and a People First company, our client is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in providing innovative solutions and world-class services to Federal Government clients. They are a fast-growing digital services company supporting mission-driven government organizations. Their success is built on a strong culture, exceptional people, and a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for their clients.

Their employees have voted them a 'Best Place to Work' 9 times, and they are an INC 5000 recipient for being one of the fastest growing businesses in the United States.

Company Values: Outcomes with Speed | Own the Work and the Results | Respect People. Speak Directly. | Stay Curious. Enjoy the Journey.

What You’ll Do

Our client is seeking a Director of Employee Experience & Culture to lead and evolve the company’s people strategy while helping the organization scale thoughtfully. This role will shape how they hire, develop, support, and retain exceptional talent while ensuring their culture remains a competitive advantage as they grow.

The Controller will own day-to-day accounting operations, including close management and timing, reconciliations, and accruals. The Controller has a Financial Analyst who will report to them and help with journal entries, AR/AP, and more. The controller is responsible for reviewing the Financial Analyst's work for completeness and accuracy. This role has the opportunity for the Controller to be involved with budgeting, financial modeling, and forecasting. This role requires deep experience in government contract accounting. Unanet ERP experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Close

Own the general ledger and lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
Oversee one (1) Financial Analyst and ensure accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management

Government Contract Accounting & Compliance

Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31 cost principles and DCAA requirements
Develop, monitor, and maintain indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A)
Prepare and support incurred cost submissions (ICS) and related schedules
Ensure compliant labor cost accounting, timekeeping, and expense allocation
Review contract terms for proper accounting and billing treatment

Billing, Revenue & Cash Flow

Oversee billing for cost-plus, T&M, and fixed-price government contracts
Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and contract terms
Monitor unbilled receivables, contract funding limits, and billing timeliness
Actively manage cash flow, including billing and collections performance

Systems & Internal Controls

Serve as the primary owner of the Unanet accounting and billing system
Ensure proper system configuration for contracts, rates, labor categories, and reporting
Design and maintain internal controls appropriate for a lean organization
Document and improve accounting and compliance processes as the company scales

Audits & External Relationships

Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors and DCAA
Lead annual financial statement audits and support government audits
Coordinate audit responses and corrective actions
Manage relationships with banks, tax advisors, and insurance providers

Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

Lead and develop a small accounting team
Partner with operations, contracts, and HR to support program performance
Present financial results to executive leadership

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Minimum of 5 years in a government services or government contracting environment
Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR Part 31, and DCAA compliance
Manager or senior accountant experience

Preferred Experience

CPA
Experience in a $10M–$50M government services firm
Experience supporting growth or scaling finance operations
Hands-on Unanet experience required (GL, billing, reporting, and rate structures)

Benefits

Awarded Best Place to Work 9 times!
Competitive compensation and market-leading bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision benefits where a significant portion of the premium is subsidized by our client. For qualifying high deductible health plans, they also contributes towards a Health Reimbursement Account to cover eligible medical expenses
Company-provided healthcare concierge assistance to help explain your coverage in plain language; help you find, choose, and schedule quality care; and address billing, benefit, or claims concerns, potentially saving hours of your time
401(k) retirement plan where the company contributes dollar for dollar up to 3 percent, and 50 cents on the dollar for the 4th and 5th percent, with immediate entry and immediate vesting
20 days of PTO accumulated per calendar year
11paid holidays
Bereavement, jury duty, parental (maternity/paternity/adoption), and military leaves
Sabbatical programs
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Voluntary life, accidental, and indemnity income replacement benefits
Professional development reimbursement
Health club reimbursement
Matching donation program and annual philanthropic activities
Pet insurance
And more!