Cherry Bekaert LLP

Project Controller

Cherry Bekaert LLP$110K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Alexandria, VA
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
  • 3-4+ years of project/program financial management experience (GovCon preferred).
  • 2-3+ years of experience with Deltek Costpoint.
  • Strong understanding of FAR/CAS/DFARS compliance.
  • Excellent Excel skills, including pivot tables and modeling.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Manage program financials in compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, DFARS, and contract requirements.
  • Develop and maintain EACs, perform variance & trend analyses, and produce financial KPIs.
  • Support month-end close including revenue/cost analysis and accruals.
  • Prepare contract-specific financial deliverables and reporting packages.
  • Lead generation of forecasting and budgeting updates, including variance explanations.
  • Collaborate with Project Leads to support project setup and review invoices.
  • Coach Project Managers on financial and accounting concepts.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment (3 days onsite).
  • Opportunity to work in the government contracting/professional services industry.
  • Support for ongoing professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Project Controller - Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) - Alexandria, VA
Salary: $110,000-$115,000 + benefits
Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days onsite weekly)
Industry: Government contracting / professional services
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage program financials in compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, DFARS, and contract requirements.
  • Develop and maintain EACs, perform variance & trend analyses, and produce financial KPIs.
  • Support month-end close: revenue/cost analysis, accruals, adjustments.
  • Prepare contract-specific financial deliverables and reporting packages.
  • Work with Project Leads to develop WBS, support project setup, and review invoices.
  • Lead forecasting and budgeting updates, including variance explanations.
  • Support pricing and proposal review work.
  • Partner with program management to present financial results and utilization metrics.
  • Coach PMs on financial and accounting concepts.
  • Perform additional financial support and analysis as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
  • 3-4+ years project/program financial management experience (GovCon preferred).
  • 2-3+ years working with Deltek Costpoint.
  • Strong understanding of FAR/CAS/DFARS.
  • Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to contract requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in professional services, defense, intel, or government contracting environments.
  • Familiarity with program/project management concepts.
  • Ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and PMs.

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About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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