Controller

Title: Controller (ERP: Deltek)

Compensation: $170,000 - $200,000 + Bonus

Location: Irvine, CA 92602 (Onsite 3-5 Days)

Email your word document resume to Hayley.h@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Controller (ERP: Deltek)

Company Description:

Our privately held government contracting client is seeking a Controller to lead their accounting function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will oversee a large finance and accounting organization across multiple sites. This position plays a key role in scaling a growing, mission-critical organization and offers exceptional visibility, broad cross-functional exposure, and long-term career stability. The ideal candidate must have progressive financial leadership experience and hands-on proficiency with Deltek (ideally Costpoint).

Perks:

• Highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO
• Broad exposure across accounting, finance, treasury, government compliance, and pricing
• Stable, mission-driven organization

Responsibilities:

• Direct all day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR, and other applicable government regulations
• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting and finance team across multiple locations
• Oversee preparation of accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting
• Establish and continuously strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and the financial close process
• Oversee treasury functions including cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and liquidity management
• Drive annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support organizational goals
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and strengthen controls
• Serve as primary liaison for external auditors, government auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies
• Oversee indirect rate calculations, provisional billing rates, incurred cost submissions, and contract pricing support
• Manage the annual financial statement audit, 401(k) plan audit, and insurance-related audits from start to finish
• Oversee tax compliance and serve as primary liaison with outside tax advisors on all filings and planning
• Manage banking and treasury relationships, working capital, debt facilities, and cash controls

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA and/or CPA highly desirable
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within Government Contracting, Aerospace, or Defense
• Government contracting experience is required
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP as well as FAR and CAS regulations
• High-level experience with Deltek is required; Costpoint highly desired
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook, with strong verbal and written communication skills

Email your word document resume to Hayley.h@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Controller (ERP: Deltek)