[Hiring] Controller @TalentRemedy

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Company-provided healthcare concierge assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• 20 days of PTO accumulated per calendar year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Bereavement, jury duty, parental, 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!