Director Of Accounting/controller

About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal customers in the areas of cultural and environmental resources services, climate and energy change, information technology, and intelligence services. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.

Position:  Director of Accounting/Controller

The Controller will be required to work under limited direction by the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership of the Company's accounting operations and obligations. The Controller will execute the company's accounting policies in a manner that properly reflects the financial position of the company in accordance with US GAAP. As a key member of the accounting management team, the Controller will research and draft accounting policies to be adopted by the Company; manage the accounting close process; assist the CFO in building the accounting infrastructure; standardize, streamline and optimize processes; manage the risk-management process for the Company; and prepare analyses as needed. The Controller will also lead, coach, and mentor team members focused on, but not limited to general accounting principles, General Ledger, revenue recognition, A/P, A/R, collections, fixed assets and payroll.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• In partnership with the leadership, participates in the development of the overall accounting strategy.
• Develops and implements short- and long-range departmental objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Develops key internal accounting policies and procedures, including implementing and maintaining the policies and advising other departments.
• Drives a timely monthly close process, quarterly and year-end close process.  Leads annual audit.
• Performs general ledger analysis, accounts payable and accounts receivable supervision, and fixed asset management.
• Timely and accurately records and reports on all financial transactions and account reconciliations.
• Monitors cash balances and reports weekly cash forecast.
• Coordinates outside audits with outside independent auditors and regulatory agencies and oversee preparation of all required items.
• Hires, mentors, manages, and supports team members in all accounting positions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Manage chart of accounts, organization changes/additions, and entity criteria to support tax filings and reporting.
• Support Statement of Indirect rate preparation and analysis as needed.
• Special projects and ad hoc requests as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Basic Requirements for Skills, Experience, Education, and Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with 10 years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in accounting for a government contractor.
• At least 2 years of experience leading and managing accounting teams required.
• Must be located in the Washington Metropolitan Area.  May work remote but periodic meetings in office may be required.
• Significant knowledge of finance, accounting, and cost control principles, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Government contract accounting experience, Cost Accounting Standards and FAR/DFARs knowledge.
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint software is a plus.
• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and professionalism with sensitive information.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ever-changing environment while successfully managing the day-to-day responsibilities of the role and department.
• Ability to plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner, with the added ability to multi-task on varying projects and initiatives.
• Willing to take initiative and work independently when needed as well as successfully and effectively work with a team to meet department and corporate objectives.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with a variety of workstyles and personalities with a focus on high professional standards, strong follow-up, and successful project execution.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with MS Office software suite.
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings.
• Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and able read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Attention to Detail—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and able deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Uphold the Redhorse values of respect, creativity, transparency, integrity, a growth mindset, and common sense.