Controller Finance Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

About Us:

At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact—whether we’re supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs.

The Finance Director is responsible for leading the Company's accounting and finance functions and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance, and financial operations. This position oversees accounting, project controls, budgeting, forecasting, and government contract compliance activities while supervising and developing the finance team. The Controller serves as a key business partner to leadership and ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all accounting and finance operations across a multi-entity environment. Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and finance personnel.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities; provide financial analysis and recommendations to Senior Leadership.
• Supervise the project control function, including but not limited to revenue recognition and project financial performance monitoring.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support operational efficiency and compliance. Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices across the finance organization.
• Develop, monitor, and update provisional and final indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A, material handling) in full alignment with FAR Part 31 and applicable CAS.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, government auditors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate annual financial statement audits, tax compliance activities, and other regulatory reviews.
• Maintain relationships with banking and financial institution partners, including oversight of financing activities, cash management, and lender reporting requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including management responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in government contracting.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS, GAAP, and government contract accounting requirements.
• Experience managing audits, tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Expertise in Deltek Costpoint is essential.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

EEO Employer:

RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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The annual salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers click here