Controller with Security Clearance

We are seeking a Controller with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) experience. The controller will oversee all operational aspects of finance, accounting and payroll for a small, employee-owned business, while managing and mentoring a two-person finance team. This role works closely with the CEO to provide strategic financial insights and support business decisions. Additionally, the Controller is responsible for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) related reporting and compliance tasks, ensuring accuracy and alignment with employee ownership objectives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional who can operate independently, thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, and contribute across multiple areas to drive the company's success. This is a full-time or part-time position with a flexible schedule. The work location is remote, with occasional meetings onsite in the Fairfax, VA office. Responsibilities: Accounting Operations Oversight Monthly review of accounts receivable, billing and revenue recognition Semi-monthly review of payroll, expense reimbursements and contractor payments; lead compliance requirements for all payroll-related issues Monthly review of accounts payable Provide direct management of two (2) accounting team members. Financial Reporting Oversight Lead support and facilitation with our external accounting firm for annual financial statement audits. Review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and financial statements Review of journal entries and accounting and labor adjustments Provide guidance for revenue recognition application for new contracts Prepare quarterly reporting packages for presentation to CEO and Strategic Lead Prepare quarterly and annual reporting as required by bank loan covenants. Coordinate technical accounting analysis as needed Finance Process Improvement and Updates Continuous process improvements for growing business of core accounting operations functions as well as responsibility for internal controls over accounting operations Work with HR department for updates to internal processes (such as time and expense reporting, EE handbook, 401K plan, employee onboarding and off-boarding data) Cost and Project Analysis Work with contracts manager to analyze and/or provide advice on contract proposals, as needed Interface with billable personnel for finance and business purposes, as needed Assemble PBC documents and review tax returns prepared by external tax firm DCAA Guidance Liaison with external DCAA expert as it relates to internal finance and business needs Lead company through first incurred cost submission, if required in the future Financial Analysis Analyze financial statements and prepare analysis for presentation to CEO Develop and re-forecast budgets, as needed, and input those budgets into Unanet Analyze indirect rate data and provide data to contracts manager and CEO for use in bid work Work with external vendors, when necessary, to promote long range planning, valuations and other external work, as necessary ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) related tasks, including: Transition of all funds to the bank Metric analysis TPA liaison work with HR Periodic trustee responses BOD quarterly reports and preparation Long term ESOP repurchase obligation review/implementation Prepare journal entries for bank debt, subordinated debt, inside loan with Employee Trust and related contra-equity and contra-debt accounts. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, CPA Public accounting experience helpful but not required 12+ years of experience Government contracting and DCAA background required Must have knowledge of multiple contract types (Time and Materials, Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price) and the applicable revenue recognition policies Advanced Excel User Unanet experience desired