Controller

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role oversees day-to-day accounting functions, manages the monthly close process, and ensures compliance with GAAP and government contracting requirements.

The Controller will serve as a hands-on financial leader, balancing strategic financial oversight with active participation in accounting operations. This position manages a small accounting team.

The Controller will report directly to executive leadership and play a key role in maintaining financial transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure accurate financial reporting

• Lead the set-up of new projects to ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition

Government Contract Accounting

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, DCAA guidance, and government contract accounting requirements
• Oversee revenue recognition across cost-plus, time-and-materials, and firm-fixed-price contracts
• Support development and monitoring of indirect rates, including provisional billing rates and incurred cost submissions
• Support government and financial audits

Financial Leadership

• Provide financial insight and analysis to executive leadership
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring
• Monitor cash flow and overall financial health

Team & Systems Oversight

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff
• Provide financial oversight of payroll accounting and related accruals
• Oversee accounting operations within Deltek Costpoint and ensure accurate financial system usage
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Extensive experience in government contractor accounting
• Strong experience using Deltek Costpoint in a government contracting environment
• Knowledge of GAAP, job cost accounting, and DCAA compliance
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills

Preferred

• CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred
• Experience supporting financial audits and compliance reviews
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning

Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world-from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.