Controller

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a highly successful, female owned government contractor who has been around for 20 years. They are located in Elkridge, MD (Metro accessible).
• Due to a retirement, they are hiring a Controller to work directly with the owner of the company.
• Pay: Flexible depending on experience
• This position will begin on a temporary basis. For the right candidate, the role can become permanent
• Hours: 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm and 100% in office. Candidates must be able to commit to a full time schedule and be local.
• Some of the employee reviews include things like:

  • ‘The ability to show your worth, you will be treated as you present yourself. Work atmosphere that promotes autonomy in your role. You can do what you were hired to do.’
  • ‘The staff is extremely friendly, and the environment is uplifting. Great pay, benefits, holidays off with pay and a flexible work schedule.’

Job Duties Include:

• Collecting information to complete 3 yearly audits
• Biweekly payroll for 200 employees
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Handling invoices
• Working on transition from current financial system to new system (Deltek)

Preferred Qualifications for the Controller Role:

• Bachelors or higher in Accounting required. CPA or other certifications highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Deltek products is highly preferred
• Experience with government contracting required
• Advanced Excel skills required- must be able to do pivot tables
• Must be able to pass prescreen security clearances and be a U.S. Citizen
• Great attention to detail and extremely accurate, is patient and flexible, and open to learning new things