Controller

Contact Government Services, LLC • $140K — $160K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA required
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Prior experience as a Controller
  • Background in services industries preferred (legal, IT, or government contracting)
  • Strong experience with QuickBooks and Unanet
  • Proven experience supporting audits and ensuring GAAP compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-project financial environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent leadership and communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, A/R, A/P, and monthly close
  • Maintain and ensure accuracy of P&L and Balance Sheet reporting
  • Manage both cash and accrual accounting processes
  • Support annual audits and ensure compliance with GAAP standards
  • Lead end-of-year tax preparation and coordination
  • Maintain detailed financial records covering gross and net profit
  • Oversee invoice generation of approximately 300 invoices/month
  • Manage treasury functions, including banking relationships and credit management
  • Develop and maintain cash flow and accrual projections for executive leadership
  • Provide financial analysis, identify trends, and highlight potential risks
  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff

Benefits

  • Remote position with mandatory DMV area residency
  • Flexible work environment with some in-office requirements for administrative tasks
Full Job Description
Controller

Position Type: Remote (Must be located in the Washington DC Area)

Department: Finance

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, A/R, A/P, and monthly close
  • Maintain and ensure accuracy of P&L and Balance Sheet reporting
  • Manage both cash and accrual accounting processes
  • Support annual audits and ensure compliance with GAAP standards
  • Lead end-of-year tax preparation and coordination
  • Maintain detailed financial records, including gross and net profit at global, project, and resource levels
  • Oversee invoice generation (approximately 300 invoices/month)
  • Manage treasury functions, including banking relationships, line of credit, and credit card programs
  • Develop and maintain cash flow and accrual projections for executive leadership
  • Provide financial analysis, identify trends, and highlight potential risks
  • Support multiple teams, projects, and customers simultaneously
  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff

Qualifications
  • CPA required
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Prior experience as a Controller
  • Background in services industries (legal, IT, or government contracting preferred)
  • Strong experience with QuickBooks and Unanet
  • Proven experience supporting audits and ensuring GAAP compliance
  • Hands-on experience with A/R and A/P functions
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-project financial environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent leadership and communication abilities

Additional Requirements
  • Must be located in the DMV area
  • Ability to go in-office at least once per week (mail handling and administrative needs)


$140,000 - $160,000 a year

About Contact Government Services, LLC

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