Controller

Robert Half • Lexington Park, MD • 22h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a government contracting organization in Lexington Park, Maryland on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can bring stability, strengthen day-to-day financial operations, and guide a small team through a period of refinement and growth. The position offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping shape a more disciplined and scalable accounting function.

Responsibilities:

Oversee daily accounting activities and ensure core financial processes are executed accurately and on schedule.

Lead, coach, and support a three-person accounting team while fostering accountability and career development.

Provide direct guidance to entry-level staff involved in accounts payable and billing functions to improve performance and consistency.

Resolve outstanding accounting issues by addressing receivables balances, payment application, final invoicing, and aging payables items.

Perform and review balance sheet and bank reconciliations to restore completeness and improve the reliability of financial records.

Manage month-end close activities and help maintain accurate reporting for a government contracting environment.

Strengthen accounting workflows by introducing clearer procedures, better controls, and more effective reporting within Deltek Costpoint.

Partner with leadership to support the ongoing development of the finance function as the organization continues to expand. Requirements

10+ years of accounting or controllership experience, including leadership responsibility within an accounting team.

Prior experience in government contracting or Department of Defense environments is required.

Working knowledge of DCAA compliance standards and related accounting practices.

Strong understanding of contract @types such as cost-plus and time-and-materials arrangements.

Hands-on experience using Deltek Costpoint in a complex accounting setting.

Proven ability to manage month-end close, reconciliations, billing, and accounts payable activities.

Comfortable stepping into changing environments and resolving backlog, cleanup, and process improvement needs.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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