ITility is seeking an experienced, performance driven Senior Corporate Controller responsible for developing and optimizing an effective accounting program. This is a supervisory role and requires in-depth experience in all accounting activities, team leadership, and communication with senior leadership. The location of this role is either Hybrid with some onsite work in either our  Chantilly, VA or Beaufort, South Carolina Offices or fully Remote with occasional travel. 

The Controller’s function is the central focal point for all accounting activity at ITility, to include accounts payable, billing and accounts receivable, General Ledger, maintenance of the chart of accounts, preparation and audit of financial statement, and developing and recommending to the CFO accounting strategy and policy.

ITility is a Federal Strategic Integrator (SI), that provides the operation and assurance of Enterprise Information Capabilities in direct support of joint warfighters, senior leaders, and combined mission partners – providing Information Technology (IT) solutions and services, Operations Support, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Mission Training, and Program Management services globally.

At ITility, we help our customers command the future by thinking beyond perceived limits to create new, unexpected ways to protect and defend our nation. We inspire and empower people to create significant solutions that secure what matters to our customers and communities, here and around the globe.

We Value:

• The Drive to Perform Beyond Perceived Limits.
• The Desire to Find Significance in All We Do.
• The Passion and Compassion That Powers Both.

General:

• Be responsible for all accounting / payroll activities and financial communication with senior company leadership.
• Supervise staff in daily responsibilities, manage workload, promote accountability, ensure efficiency, and verify complete and accurate recordkeeping.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, performance management, training, and development programs for direct reports.
• Ensure timely and seamless setup, onboarding, and management of clients, subcontractors, and vendors in Cost Point and other applicable systems including invoicing, etc.
• Plan, manage multiple projects, and maintain focus while juggling priorities.
• Assists/supports other ad hoc related projects or assignments.

Financial Reporting & Accounting:

• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Manage general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial consolidations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and regulatory bodies for both company-wide and fund-specific audits.

• Monitor cash flow, balance sheets and financial performance metrics.

• Oversee daily processing of deposits, wires, and payables and payroll (CONUS and OCONUS).
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Responsible for managing the accounting/finance/payroll team.

• Directs the administration of the company’s accounting systems and chart of accounts, including overseeing preparation of financial statements and reports that accurately depict the current financial position of Company, and ensuring that charges to the general ledger accounts are correct.
• Ensure timely payment of ITility’s obligations to others.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Develop and implements policies and procedures for internal systems to institute internal checks and controls to prevent fraud, waste and abuse of Company assets and mitigate financial risks.
• Performs the treasury function for Company, which includes effective and efficient investment and management of Company’s cash assets, ensuring the availability of cash, when required, yet the maximum return on cash assets overall.
• Directs the operation of accounts payable and receivable, to include ongoing audits, to ensure consistent entry, payment and collection, and performance to contract terms and compliance with contract terms and all applicable regulations.
• Directs the ongoing operation of accounting systems, to ensure that all financial transactions are properly accounted for and reports to management can be timely produced and accurately reflect the financial condition of the Company.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state lending regulations, tax laws, and financial reporting standards.
• Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures, and systems, with special attention to fund management and accounting.

Strategic Financial Management & Planning:

• Develop, implement, and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Develops, recommends, and, upon Executive Management approval, establishes and implements major financial objectives and policies reflecting Company’s mission and vision.
• Work closely with Program Managers to gather insights and align budgeting with strategic goals.
• Monitor and analyze budget performance, recommending adjustments and corrective actions as needed.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Automate and streamline accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support data-driven decision-making by integrating financial data with business intelligence tools.
• Creates policies and procedures to assure that accounting operations are aligned with accounting systems in keeping with government cost accounting adequacy requirements (Form SF1408).
• Reviews and resolves all issues affecting company compliance and ensures satisfaction of legal requirements, and company objectives.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or related field. 
• 10+ years of Corporate accounting experience with an emphasis in handling service based businesses, preferably government contracting    
• Strongly prefer experience as a Controller for a government contractor.
• Experience with a company that operates both in the US and internationally.
• Experience and working knowledge of Government procurement processes including contracting, regulations, requirements, and procedures (i.e. Federal Acquisitions Regulations “FAR”) and Cost Accounting Standards.
• Adept at rudiments of Government Contract Accounting. Experience with interaction with DCAA/DCMA, filing of Disclosure Statements and Incurred Cost Submissions. Keen understanding of DFAR, indirect cost recovery and impact of contract mix, risk analysis and set up of intermediate cost recovery pools.
• Experience managing external audits, tax compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to integrate functions effectively and analyze and interpret complex financial data.
• Proven responsibilities for internal and external risk management functions inclusive of financial modeling, model stress testing, strategic analysis of risk at the project and enterprise level.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Deltek’s Costpoint.
• Experience working with banks, non-traditional financiers, private investors, fund investors, as well as experience in deal structure, negotiation, transaction management, and ongoing capital provider relationship management.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills; must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented, and ability to troubleshoot accounting issues.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills as an experienced team leader.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is typically performed in an office setting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must have the ability to lift 15-25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Government Contracting finance to include:  All contract types (CP, T&M, FFP) EAC, Proposal Pricing, and Contract Modifications.
• Certified Public Accountant

ITility is committed to providing a work environment that is non-discriminatory, harassment free, fair, ethical and inclusive.

ITility is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace. ITility strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including without limitation, recruiting, hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination. This policy covers conduct occurring at ITility’s offices, client sites, other locations where ITility is providing services, and to all work-related activities.