Controller (Contract to Hire OR Direct Hire) 16835180

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Controller (Contract to Hire OR Direct Hire) 16835180

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Interim Controller (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: Chevy Chase, MD (Onsite)
Compensation: $170,000-$190,000 upon conversion
Job Type: Contract to Hire / Direct Hire

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is conducting a search for an experienced Interim Controller on behalf of a well-established government contractor. This position offers the opportunity to assume a highly visible leadership role with the potential to transition into a permanent Controller position following a successful engagement period.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, and financial reporting.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 10-12 accounting professionals.
• Oversee month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and management reporting.
• Manage audit, tax, compliance, and internal control activities.
• Perform financial analysis and provide reporting and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Drive process improvements and ensure adherence to government contracting regulations and accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Prior Controller experience within a government contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA compliance, and government contract accounting.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, or similar government contracting ERP systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

This opportunity is ideally suited for a hands-on accounting leader seeking a long-term role within a stable and growing government contracting organization

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