[Hiring] Client Controller GovCon Part Time Outsourced Accounting @KACHADORIAN CONSULTING LLC

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced GovCon accounting professional who enjoys owning client relationships, solving complex accounting challenges, and working directly with government contractors. This is a hands-on role responsible for managing the full accounting cycle while serving as a trusted accounting advisor to assigned clients.

This position requires prior hands-on Government Contracting (GovCon) accounting experience, including:

• Indirect rate structures
• Cost accounting
• Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements

This is a remote, part-time position with flexible work schedules that must support client service needs, deadlines, and participation in scheduled client and internal meetings.

The ideal candidate enjoys building long-term client relationships, takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively, and is comfortable completing day-to-day accounting while discussing financial results and advising clients.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with GovCon accounting, including indirect rate structures, incurred cost submissions (ICS), DCAA audits, and FAR compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and GovCon accounting responsibilities.
• Experience in a client-facing, outsourced, or multi-entity environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and FAR-based cost accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and cloud-based systems; PROCAS and/or Unanet a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage assigned clients and competing priorities within a part-time schedule while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism; prior experience managing multiple clients in an outsourced accounting or consulting environment strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Perform full-cycle accounting, including AP/AR, payroll coordination, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Maintain clean, organized, audit-ready books.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and FAR, including FAR Part 31 cost principles.
• Track and report allowable vs. unallowable costs in accordance with FAR.
• Analyze financial results and deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Assist with audits, requests, and ad hoc reporting.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve processes.
• Prepare and analyze indirect rate structures (overhead, G&A, fringe) and assess impact on profitability.
• Support DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, and rate discussions.
• Assist with contract-level reporting, funding tracking, and compliance-driven analysis.
• Coordinate with internal team members while retaining ownership of final deliverables.
• Review work for accuracy and complete corrections as needed.
• Contribute to standardized processes, templates, and best practices.
• Help refine GovCon-specific processes aligned with FAR, DCAA, and contractor expectations.
• Manage assigned client calendars and deliverables, consistently meeting deadlines without prompting.
• Maintain strong organization and follow-through across all accounts.
• Track and meet GovCon-specific deadlines, including audits, rate submissions, and contract reporting.

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