Corporate Controller

Summary

Join Syms Strategic Group (SSG) as their Corporate Controller in a remote, full-time position offering a competitive salary between $155,000 and $170,000. Lead the financial operations, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Oversee all accounting operations, prepare financial statements, and manage monthly close and consolidation. Transition outsourced finance functions to an in-house team and serve as a Unanet system SME. Partner with other leaders to develop pricing models and labor projections. Manage and mentor accounting staff. This role requires extensive experience in accounting/finance, government contracting, and ERP systems, along with a CPA certification (strongly preferred). U.S. Citizenship is required.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, with five (5) or more years in a leadership role
• Experience in government contracting and a deep understanding of FAR, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance
• Expertise in Unanet or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Proven expertise building or leading accounting teams, including in-house transition from outsourced providers
• High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• U.S. Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial operations
• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and the development and maintenance of internal controls
• Oversee all accounting operations including billing, Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), General Ledger (GL), cost accounting, revenue recognition, and payroll
• Prepare and present timely, accurate monthly and annual financial statements
• Manage all aspects of monthly close and consolidation
• Lead the transition from outsourced finance functions to a fully in-house team
• Serve as Unanet system Subject Matter Expert (SME) for accounting functions
• Oversee the integration and optimization of Unanet
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and government contract regulations
• Partner with the Pricer, Finance Operations Lead, and Executive Vice President (EVP) of Human Capital to develop accurate pricing models and labor projections
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets and ensure efficiency
• Coordinate external audits and support the annual International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and 401K audits
• Manage and mentor accounting staff including Staff Accountant and Program Financial Analysts

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Prior experience as a Controller in a midsize or growing GovCon firm
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills