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Role Description

The Controller serves as a key financial leader responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, government contract compliance, and internal controls in a federal contracting environment. This role partners closely with the CFO/CEO to support strategic planning, cash flow management, operational forecasting, and business growth initiatives.

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions while delivering forward-looking financial insight through variance analysis, project financial reporting, indirect rate management, and performance metrics.
• Play a critical role in audit readiness, Deltek Costpoint administration, contract financial compliance, and organizational maturity (ISO/CMMI).
• Lead and develop the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting/financial management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of government contracting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Deltek Costpoint in a GovCon environment (required).
• Demonstrated experience managing audits, indirect rates, project accounting, and financial reporting.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executives, operational leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative in improving financial systems, controls, and workflows.
• Commitment to AKI’s mission, values, integrity, cultural awareness, and professionalism.

Benefits

• Remote office environment with extended computer use.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during close cycles, audits, or critical business periods.