Senior Project Controller

Role overview Oversee the financial health and operational controls of government contracts, partnering with program leaders and teams across contracts, accounting, billing, procurement, and HR. The work spans budgeting, forecasting, funding, purchasing, compliance, and reporting to help projects stay financially sound and ready for execution.

Responsibilities - Build and monitor project budgets, resource forecasts, and estimates at completion and to complete. - Track funding, spending, burn rates, contract capacity, profitability, and financial performance indicators; flag risks and variances. - Coordinate funding needs, procurement, subcontractor and vendor activity, and project expenses with program and contracts teams. - Review financial and billing records, resolve discrepancies with accounting and billing partners, and support timely invoicing and revenue recognition. - Maintain financial controls and reporting processes, identify improvements, and help project stakeholders apply sound control practices.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, project management, or a related field. - 7–10 or more years in project controls, project accounting, or financial management in government contracting, including at least five years supporting program or project management. - Experience in a mid-sized government contractor environment and a strong grasp of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government contract requirements. - Familiarity with fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts, procurement, subcontract management, other direct costs, and purchasing compliance. - Experience with government accounting or ERP systems; advanced Excel skills for analysis, forecasting, and modeling. - Ability to interpret financial data, communicate useful findings, and work effectively with program leaders and external vendors or subcontractors.

Nice to have A related master’s degree or MBA; CPA, CMA, PMP, or similar certification; Department of Defense contract experience; DCAA audit preparation; or experience with Costpoint, proposal pricing, procurement on large contracts, or contract negotiations.

Benefits and work setup Full-time, 40-hour workweek with some travel for events and team activities. The listed salary range is $115,000–$150,000, with offers varying by experience and location. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term disability insurance, a 401(k) contribution of up to 4%, 15 days of paid time off, 11 federal holidays, year-end holiday leave, bonus and profit-sharing participation, and up to $2,000 for learning and development. Monthly internet and phone support and an eligible commuter stipend are also offered.