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TalentSource360

Controller

Arlington, VA · On-site

Get the company DCAA audit-ready by summer 2027 What You Bring * 8-14 years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years at Controller / Assistant Controller / Senior Accountant level

Core One

Controller

Sterling, VA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements while overseeing accounting operations, indirect rates, project accounting, billing, payroll, audits, and financial reporting. The Controller partners with ...

Core One

Controller with Security Clearance

Sterling, VA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements while overseeing accounting operations, indirect rates, project accounting, billing, payroll, audits, and financial reporting. The Controller partners with ...

TalentRemedy

Controller

Herndon, VA · On-site

... audit or a future DCAA-adjacent review. * Coordination with the COO on contract-level cost reporting, invoicing, and deliverable-linked billing. Financial Planning and Reporting * Lead financial ...

Core One

Controller

Sterling, VA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements while overseeing accounting operations, indirect rates, project accounting, billing, payroll, audits, and financial reporting. The Controller partners with ...

TalentRemedy

Controller

Herndon, VA

... audit or a future DCAA-adjacent review. Coordination with the COO on contract-level cost reporting, invoicing, and deliverable-linked billing. Financial Planning and Reporting Lead financial modeling ...

ENSCO, Inc.

Assistant Controller

Vienna, VA

Coordinate and support DCAA, DCMA, and external financial audits. * Monitor contract profitability and advise management on financial performance and compliance matters. * Treasury Management

SpectrumCareers

Controller

Arlington, VA · On-site

Support DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, and government audits . * Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls. * Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll ...

Woven Solutions

Senior Accounting Manager

Reston, VA · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

GovCon industry accounting experience, including familiarity with CAS, FAR/DFARS cost principles, indirect rate structures, and DCAA audit readiness * Experience in a PE-backed or PE-portfolio ...

ENSCO, Inc.

Assistant Controller

Vienna, VA · On-site

Coordinate and support DCAA, DCMA, and external financial audits. * Monitor contract profitability and advise management on financial performance and compliance matters. * Treasury Management

ENSCO, Inc.

Assistant Controller

Vienna, VA · On-site

Coordinate and support DCAA, DCMA, and external financial audits. * Monitor contract profitability and advise management on financial performance and compliance matters. * Treasury Management

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What is a DCAA audit?

A DCAA Audit job involves reviewing financial records and accounting systems of government contractors to ensure compliance with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) regulations. Professionals in this role assess cost estimates, indirect cost rates, and financial statements to verify accuracy and adherence to federal guidelines. They work closely with auditors, accountants, and government agencies to ensure proper contract billing and prevent fraud or mismanagement.

What are the main challenges someone in a DCAA audit position might face?

One of the main challenges in a DCAA Audit position is navigating the complexity of federal regulations and compliance requirements when auditing government contractors. Auditors must frequently interpret and apply changing policies, document procedures meticulously, and communicate findings clearly to both internal teams and external clients. Working with tight deadlines and handling sensitive financial information also adds to the pressure. However, these challenges make the work dynamic and rewarding, and provide valuable opportunities to develop specialized expertise in government contract auditing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the DCAA audit position, and why are they important?

To excel in DCAA Audit roles, you typically need a background in accounting, finance, or auditing, often with a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in government contract compliance. Familiarity with government accounting standards, cost accounting standards (CAS), and proficient use of audit software and ERP systems like Deltek or SAP are common requirements. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, integrity, and strong communication skills set top auditors apart. These qualifications enable accurate, compliant audits and effective collaboration with stakeholders in high-stakes government contracting environments.

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Controller

TalentSource360

Arlington, VA • On-site

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Equity Offered.


Our client is a defense technology company at an inflection point — building hardware and software systems for government customers, with a near-term strategic shift toward a data-dominant revenue model. Contracts are fixed-price, customers are defense agencies, and the accounting infrastructure needs to mature fast to keep pace with the business.

We're looking for a Controller to own that infrastructure: the system, the close, the compliance, and the financial data everything else depends on. A fractional CFO owns board strategy and an FP&A lead owns pricing and forecasting — this role owns the ground truth underneath both.


What You'll Own

Inventory & Cost of Goods Sold

  • Oversee inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
  • Establish BOM costing methodology and maintain accuracy through engineering change processes
  • Define and monitor COGS by segment — hardware margin and software/data margin must be visible independently
  • Maintain capitalization policies for tooling, NRE, and internally developed software under ASC 350-40

ERP Migration & Scaling the Function

  • Lead ERP selection and migration from QuickBooks (NetSuite is the leading candidate) — COA redesign, dimension architecture, data migration, parallel close, go-live
  • Configure the system for multi-element revenue recognition, project accounting, inventory/WIP costing, and indirect rate tracking
  • Build a chart of accounts and dimension structure that scales without GL code proliferation as the contract base grows
  • Manage and grow a small accounting team (2-4), hiring as the business scales
  • Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, targeting 5-7 business days within 6 months

DCAA Audit Readiness & Government Compliance

  • Maintain an accounting system that meets DFARS adequacy standards at all times
  • Segregate unallowable costs under FAR Part 31 within all indirect cost pools
  • Define and maintain indirect rate pool structure (fringe, overhead, G&A)
  • Own the annual Incurred Cost Submission and serve as primary point of contact for DCAA inquiries and audits
  • Get the company DCAA audit-ready by summer 2027

What You Bring

  • 8-14 years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years at Controller / Assistant Controller / Senior Accountant level
  • Active CPA license
  • Inventory and cost accounting experience — WIP, COGS, BOM costing — in a product-based business
  • Experience leading an ERP migration with project-level accounting; comfort structuring cost accumulation by contract or project, not just GL codes
  • ASC 606 experience with multi-element arrangements (hardware, software, or services)
  • A track record of building or rebuilding accounting infrastructure without a mature playbook already in place

Strongly Preferred

  • Direct government contracting experience — FAR Part 31, indirect rate structures, DCAA audit exposure
  • NetSuite implementation or advanced configuration experience
  • Exposure to defense, aerospace, or government IT services


Stand-out candidates have Strong Inventory and have designed a chart of accounts from scratch, been through a DCAA audit and know how to prep for one proactively, and have lived through a company's scaling journey. So they know what breaks along the way and build for where the business is going, not just where it is.

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