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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are seeking a seasoned Controller to lead MO’s accounting operations and financial compliance as we scale. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for running the company’s core accounting functions while building the financial infrastructure required for a growing federal government contractor. The Controller will own day-to-day accounting operations including AR, AP, billing, general ledger, and financial close, while also supporting financial planning activities such as corporate budgeting, program EACs, and cash flow forecasting. This role requires deep experience in GovCon accounting and strong proficiency with Unanet. The Controller will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to ensure strong financial discipline, regulatory compliance, and scalable financial operations. This role is remote-first. Candidates located in major GovCon hubs (e.g., Northern Virginia, DC Metro, Tampa, San Antonio, Colorado Springs, Huntsville) are strongly encouraged to apply. Periodic travel to Phoenix for leadership planning sessions may be expected. What You'll Do - Serve as the senior accounting authority for the company, ensuring financial accuracy, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. - Own and lead the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability as MO grows. - Establish scalable financial processes and internal controls to support MO’s growth from a mid-size GovCon to a larger enterprise. - Accountable as the keeper of MO’s accounting and regulatory compliance. - Serve as the internal Unanet power user, responsible for maintaining accounting configurations, supporting financial reporting, and improving financial workflows within the system. - Develop, monitor, and manage indirect cost structures (Fringe, Overhead, G&A, and B&P) to ensure alignment with company financial targets and competitive pricing strategies. - Monitor indirect cost growth drivers (e.g., PTO accruals, benefits, B&P investment, corporate overhead) and provide leadership with actionable recommendations to maintain healthy financial performance. - Partner with executive leadership to develop and manage a plan to achieve and sustain target wrap rates, balancing growth investment with financial discipline. - Track actual vs. target indirect rates and wrap rate performance, providing monthly variance analysis and recommendations for corrective action. - Develop and maintain reporting on billable utilization, labor mix, and program profitability, providing leadership with visibility into operational efficiency. - Partner with delivery leadership to monitor utilization trends and identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency. - Support program financial management by monitoring EACs, labor utilization, and contract profitability across the portfolio. - Provide leadership with forward-looking financial insights, including utilization trends, indirect rate projections, and cash flow forecasting. - Build and maintain financial dashboards that provide leadership with clear visibility into revenue performance, utilization, indirect cost trends, wrap rates, and profitability. - Responsible for oversight and execution of all accounting operations. - Lead and oversee all core accounting operations including AR, AP, billing, general ledger, and collections, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. - Responsible for management of state employment accounts (i.e., UEI, STU, etc.) for remote first company. - Responsible for coordination with external partners for insurance, tax preparation, and other financial compliance requirements. - Manage and optimize accounting workflows within Unanet ERP. - Support month-end close and issuance of financial reports while improving automation and financial reporting capabilities within the Unanet ecosystem. - Directly responsible individual for Accounting Policy and Procedure development and in optimizing Internal Controls. - Develop and manage Operating Budgets at the Corporate level and Program level (e.g., EACs). - Develop, monitor and optimize cash flow forecasts; provide daily to weekly updates to executive management. - Monitor Indirect Rates against budgets and partner with executive management to address issues. - Calculate Intercompany Allocations. - Support tax inquiries from 3rd party CPA firms for tax preparation. - Support reviews and audits from 3rd party CPA firms. - Ensure compliance with FAR, DCAA, GAAP and CAS requirements. - Conduct and support 1408 assessments and accounting ecosystem assessments. - Support Incurred Cost Submission preparation. - Provide Proposal pricing support and help to create pricing responses to RFPs and RFQs for both TOs and IDIQs/BPAs; as needed assist with Forward Pricing and Provisional Billing Rate Proposals. - Perform other Accounting Special Projects as needed (e.g., ERP modernization). - Manage external Finance and Contract vendors on day-to-day basis. - Participate in and report on functional activities in internal leadership team meetings. - Approve timesheets and participate in performance reviews for direct reports. - Review and escalate AR/AP for approval for cascading levels of budget approval in organization. - Be the eyes and ears for MO to help identify gaps in other back-office areas. - Build and scale the accounting function over time, including hiring and developing accounting staff as MO continues to grow. - Over time, lead, manage and be accountable for daily supervision and training of direct reports as MO scales. Qualifications - A highly skilled professional who has previous experience in a similar role is strongly desired. - Proven experience serving as a Controller or Senior Accounting Leader for a federal government contractor is required. This is not a stretch role. - Deep expertise in GovCon compliance including FAR, CAS, DCAA audit readiness, indirect rate structures, and cost accounting standards. - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree in accounting or finance preferred. - Experience supporting GovCon proposal pricing, cost modeling, and rate development for federal proposals preferred. - 10+ years of progressive accounting experience within government contracting environments. - Experience in Government Contracts and cost accounting in the following types of contracts: IDIQ, Competitive, Firm-Fixed Price, and Time & Materials based contracts. - Prior experience supporting financial reviews/audits and DCAA audits and incurred cost submissions is strongly preferred. - Deep knowledge and understanding of US GAAP. - Advanced knowledge of CAS, FAR, and DFARs and unallowable costs. - Expertise and understanding of accounting transaction workflow to include cost review, reconciliation of accounts, and adjustments. - Proficiency in using a variety of computer software applications, including GSuite, Slack and Zoom. - Proactive and consultative style, with a strong service focus required. - Strong communication, project management, and leadership skills with the ability to proactively manage a variety of projects and timelines. - Proactive mindset - plan to stay ahead while juggling multiple projects. - Fantastic written and verbal communication skills. - Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. - Ability to operate in a 100% remote environment. - Hands-on experience operating Unanet ERP in a government contracting environment is strongly required. - Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-changing environment. - Ability to operate strategically while managing operational detail in a fast-moving and growing environment. Benefits - A dynamic, high-trust environment with a diverse, mission-driven team. - Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. - Meaningful opportunities for career growth and learning. - Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision). - 401(k) with company match. - Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO). - Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability, plus life insurance. - Company-sponsored parental leave. - $155,000 - $175,000 a year. Work Location & Expectations This role is remote-first. Candidates located in major GovCon hubs (e.g., Northern Virginia, DC Metro, Tampa, San Antonio, Colorado Springs, Huntsville) are strongly encouraged to apply. Periodic travel to Phoenix for leadership planning sessions may be expected to MO’s Phoenix HQ to support close collaboration with leadership and cross-functional partners. Exceptional candidates located in approved states may be considered; however, regular in-person time in Arizona is still expected. Note: To ensure compliance with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with MO: AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IL; KS; MA; MD; ME; NC; NJ; NV; NY; OR; PA; TX; VA; WA; WI. The contract this position supports requires US Citizenship. This position will remain open through March 27, 2026.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are looking for a PT Project Manager to support our government client. In this role, you will be overseeing various aspects of project oversight with a primary focus on: - Onboarding - Compliance - Personnel monitoring - Collaborating with government liaisons to meet contractual obligations - Ensuring the timely delivery of project deliverables - Addressing and escalating issues related to both people and projects This role will require strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a proactive, process-oriented approach to task management. What You'll Do - Government Liaison and Contract Management: - Serve as a primary or supporting point of contact for government clients, CORs, and agency stakeholders on delivery related matters. - Monitor and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, reporting requirements, and deadlines. - Communicate effectively with government representatives to address inquiries, maintain positive relationships, and consider opportunities beyond the existing work. - Project Management: - Coordinate delivery execution across multiple concurrent projects and programs. - Track milestones, sprint approvals, and delivery readiness in partnership with Project Leads and DSMs. - Ensure timely completion of project deliverables and required documentation. - Provide delivery status updates and backup support for client communications as needed. - Identify delivery risks and partner with leadership to develop mitigation strategies. - Partner with Finance to support invoicing workflows tied to approved deliverables. - Track and report project level utilization and burn data as provided by Finance. - Support awareness of contract health indicators and escalate concerns to leadership. - Issue Escalation and Resolution: - Proactively identify delivery, staffing, or operational risks across assigned projects. - Facilitate issue tracking, documentation, and resolution follow up. - Escalate high impact or cross contract risks to leadership with clear context and recommended actions. - Maintain transparency around risk status and mitigation progress. - Documentation and Reporting: - Maintain accurate project records, including contracts, agreements, and project documentation. - Generate regular reports on project status, resource allocation, issue escalation, and resolution for management and stakeholders. - Recruiting and Onboarding: - Work closely with department heads and HR to address staffing needs on tight timelines as needed. - Participate in the recruitment process, including candidate sourcing and screening, and utilizing our recruitment tool to ensure the project remains fully staffed. - Support training of team members on project workflows, onboarding processes, and internal tools. - Contribute to onboarding documentation and knowledge-transfer materials. - Verify required trainings and certifications to support contract and regulatory compliance. Qualifications - 3+ years of industry experience in software development and product management managing projects, preferably with PaaS and SaaS product experience. - Expert in Agile frameworks, software development lifecycle, and documentation. - An outcome-oriented approach focused on delivering value to end users backed by measurable, data-driven results. - Experience working in cross-functional teams using agile methodologies. - A desire to seek different perspectives and ask for help when needed. - Experience uncovering client processes, methods, and tools and evolving approaches to align with client expectations. - Nice to have: experience working with the federal government (VA experience preferred). Compensation Compensation for this role is an annualized salary range of $48/hour to $52/hour plus benefits and growth potential. - Tier 1: $48/hour — Meets minimum qualification/experience requirements. Beyond onboarding, will need additional guidance and training to perform key responsibilities of the role. - Tier 2: $50/hour — Experienced and fully-competent. Beyond onboarding, can independently perform key responsibilities of the role. - Tier 3: $52/hour — Highly-experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed. Company Description We build with purpose, deliver with precision, and measure success by the impact we create — for our clients, our teams, and the mission. All MO leaders are expected to lead with humility, embody our core values in their leadership, and to hold their team accountable to the same. MO leaders are expected to ensure we are always growing by tackling hard problems, being strategic, and learning from others.