Experienced GovCon Controller - with Deltek Costpoint Experience

Arcetyp LLC

$90K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in US Government contracting, specifically in controller roles.
  • Direct experience with Deltek Costpoint is essential.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and CAS compliance is required.
  • Experience in audit preparation, especially with DCAA and DCMA audits, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior financial management authority for compliance and accuracy of accounting functions.
  • Oversee full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger, payroll, and project cost accounting.
  • Establish and maintain compliant cost structures and monitor contract-level profitability.
  • Lead audit preparation and execution for various regulatory audits, ensuring accuracy in financial submissions.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support risk assessments.
  • Manage accounting systems and mentor accounting staff, focusing on cash-flow management and revenue forecasting.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with one day teleworking per week.
  • Career development opportunities through mentoring and professional growth.
  • Participation in audit preparation and strategic financial planning in a federal marketplace.
  • Involvement in shaping internal financial policies and controls as the organization scales.
Full Job Description
Arcetyp LLC is looking for a Experienced GovCon Controller with Deltek Costpoint Experience to support the client. This will be an on-site, in-office position located in Bethesda, Maryland with one day teleworking.

POSITION DUTIES:
  • The Controller serves as the senior financial management authority responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all accounting, reporting, and financial control functions within a U.S. Government contracting environment.
  • Oversees full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, indirect rate development, project cost accounting, and monthly/quarterly/year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS (as applicable), and agency-specific requirements.
  • Accountable for establishing and maintaining compliant cost structures, including fringe, overhead, and G&A rates; monitoring contract-level profitability; and supporting pricing strategies for competitive proposals across cost-plus, T&M, FFP, and IDIQ/BPA vehicles.
  • Leads audit preparation and execution for DCAA, DCMA, and independent CPA audits, ensuring accurate support for incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rates, ICE models, and financial representations in proposals.
  • Partners closely with executive leadership, contracts, HR, and program management to provide timely financial insights, risk assessments, and decision support, while strengthening internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial policies as the organization scales.
  • Manages accounting systems and financial reporting tools (Deltek, or similar), mentors accounting staff, and plays a critical role in cash-flow management, revenue forecasting, and strategic financial planning to support compliant growth within the federal marketplace..


REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5 to 10 years or more experience in US Government contracting in roles including as a controller.
  • Specific direct experience with Deltek Costpoint is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field of study is desired.


Min. Citizenship Status Required: U.S Citizenship.

LOCATION: Bethesda, MD

COMPENSATION: Pay and benefits information for this position will be provided to interested candidates that apply. Arcetyp offers a package of compensation and benefits to full-time salaried employees.

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