Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years.
Significance is seeking an experienced Controller to lead full-cycle accounting operations and support a portfolio of client engagements within a government contracting environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who excels in managing complex accounting functions, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations.
The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in Unanet and Paycom, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to lead an accounting team in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, timesheets, payroll, expense reporting, and general ledger management.
- Execute month-end close activities, including financial statements, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting schedules.
- Complete operational metrics, indirect expense analysis, and variance explanations.
- Help develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and other federal contracting requirements.
- Lead efforts to streamline and automate accounting processes while maintaining compliance and controls.
- Manage external financial audits, including coordination of documentation and responses.
- Support tax-related activities such as filings, payments, and preparation of year-end returns.
- Oversee DCAA-related audits and ensure adherence to federal procurement standards.
- Provide leadership, development, and guidance to accounting team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
- 8+ years of accounting experience within government contracting.
- 5+ years of hands-on Unanet experience required.
- 2+ years of PAYCOM experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP, FAR, CAS, DCAA requirements, and federal compliance.
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing accounting teams.
- Experience designing and implementing accounting processes and controls.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of an organization.
At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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