Job Details

Interim Controller - Government Contracting (Costpoint Expertise Required)

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Role Overview

The Interim Controller serves as a trusted financial leader across a portfolio of government contracting clients, providing hands-on accounting oversight, compliance management, and Costpoint, Quickbooks, Unanet and other systems expertise during periods of transition, rapid growth, or organizational change. This role is ideal for a seasoned GovCon accounting professional who thrives in dynamic environments, can quickly assess financial operations, and can implement structure, controls, and reporting across diverse organizations.

You'll step into each client engagement as the stabilizing force - ensuring compliant accounting, optimizing accounting systems and procedures, and elevating financial clarity for leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Client Financial Leadership

• Serve as the Interim Controller for multiple government contracting clients, each with unique structures, contract portfolios, and operational needs.
• Rapidly assess each client's accounting environment, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide executive-level financial guidance to client leadership teams, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance.

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for each client, including GL, AP, AR, payroll, project accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes across multiple organizations, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Produce financial reporting packages tailored to each client's leadership and board requirements.
• Manage external audits, DCAA interactions, and incurred cost submissions.

• Ensure each client maintains full compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
• Evaluate and refine indirect rate structures, cost pools, and allocation methodologies.
• Support pricing, proposals, and cost narratives for client bids and contract modifications.

• Serve as the Costpoint SME for all client engagements.
• Improve system configuration, workflows, and reporting to align with each client's size, maturity, and contract mix.
• Lead system clean-ups, module implementations, and integrations as needed.
• Train client teams on System-wide best practices and internal controls.

• Build or refine accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures for each client.
• Implement scalable processes that support growth, audit readiness, and operational efficiency.
• Bridge gaps during leadership transitions, system upgrades, or rapid expansion.

• Mentor and guide client accounting teams, elevating capability and accountability.
• Partner with Contracts, HR, Program Management, and BD teams across multiple organizations.
• Provide clear communication and structured updates to client executives and stakeholders.

• 7-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in government contracting.
• Strong proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and other accounting systems (required).
• Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA audit requirements.
• Experience managing indirect rates, cost pools, and project accounting.
• Demonstrated success stepping into interim, fractional, or consulting roles.
• Ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously with strong prioritization and communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership capabilities.

• CPA or MBA.
• Experience with T&M, CPFF, FFP, and IDIQ contract types.
• Prior experience in a high-growth GovCon environment or with PE-backed companies.
• Experience implementing or optimizing Costpoint modules.

• Adaptable, able to quickly understand new environments and client needs.
• GovCon-savvy, with deep fluency in compliance, cost structures, and project accounting.
• Operationally sharp, bringing order, clarity, and structure to complex or evolving organizations.
• A systems thinker, especially with Costpoint optimization.
• A steadying presence, providing confidence and clarity during periods of transition.
• A relationship builder, able to earn trust quickly across multiple client teams.