Controller

This Controller will play a critical role in financial reporting, cash flow management, project accounting, compliance, and strategic decision-making. This is a highly visible, hands-on Controller opportunity reporting directly to executive leadership and overseeing a small accounting team.

Controller- Laurel, MD

Our client, a well-established professional services organization, is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting and finance function at its Maryland headquarters. This is a highly visible, hands-on Controller opportunity reporting directly to executive leadership and overseeing a small accounting team.









The ideal Controller will combine strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership experience in a project-based environment. This Controller will play a critical role in financial reporting, cash flow management, project accounting, compliance, and strategic decision-making. The successful Controller will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also serving as a trusted business partner to company leadership.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead all accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, billing, payroll oversight, and month-end close.
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• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
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• Oversee project accounting, revenue recognition, contract billing, and profitability reporting across multiple engineering projects.
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• Partner with project managers and executive leadership to monitor project performance, budgets, and financial results.
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• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DCAA, and other government contracting requirements.
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• Manage annual audits, tax filings, indirect cost rates, and regulatory reporting.
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• Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, banking relationships, and financial controls.
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• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
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• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning initiatives.
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• Maintain and improve accounting systems, processes, reporting tools, and internal controls.
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• Serve as a key business partner to senior leadership, providing financial insight and decision-making support.
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• Assist with risk management, insurance administration, and corporate compliance activities.
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Qualifications for the Controller:

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA or CPA strongly preferred
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• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
  
  
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  • Strong understanding of project-based accounting within engineering, consulting, construction, architecture, or government contracting environments
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  • Experience overseeing payroll, AP, AR, cash management, budgeting, and financial statement preparation
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• Experience using Deltek products a plus but not required
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• Strong proficiency with Excel
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Base salary of $125,000 - $150,000
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• Comprehensive benefits package
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