Corporate Controller (CPA) (IN-OFFICE)

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Chinook Systems

Corporate Controller (CPA) (IN-OFFICE)

Arlington, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Who is Chinook?

    Founded in 2002, Chinook Systems, Inc. is an inter-disciplinary commissioning, cybersecurity, engineering, design/build and maintenance and services firm committed to delivering lifecycle facility solutions. With a focus on mission critical infrastructure, we perform on both new construction and existing building projects. Chinook has strong technology capabilities including 2D design and 3D modeling, construction management, and computerized maintenance management (CMMS). We have cybersecure proprietary commissioning technology, Quicx that holds an Authority to Operate (ATO).

    The Work:

    As the Corporate Controller , you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining an effective accounting program. In this role you will demonstrate your solid leadership, project management and organizational skills, meticulous level of attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines. This is a supervisory position that requires in-depth experience of all transactional accounting activities and promotes teamwork and cooperation within the accounting team and organization. You will report to the President and will be expected to understand business strategy, and develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive accounting policies and procedures, participate in the management of financial performance reviews, and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local corporate, payroll and other applicable tax law, including FASB and GAAP principles and FAR , DFARS , and DCAA regulations. The Corporate Controller must display exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills with a service-oriented approach and ability to foster outstanding internal and external relationships. You will work collaboratively with operations, line of business managers, and project teams throughout project lifecycles including pricing, planning, budgeting, forecasting, execution, and successful closeout of services and product delivery.

    This role requires that you are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive hands-on experience in wide range of accounting, auditing, tax, and financial work for Government contractors in the Architectural/Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry.

    This position is IN-Office at our Corporate Headquarters in Arlington, VA.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Be responsible for all accounting and payroll activities, internal and external communication, and meeting deadlines.
    • 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.
    • Analyze technical accounting issues (FARs, GAAP, company policy).
    • Use expert Excel, data analytical, and problem-solving skills to conduct in-depth analyses to identify, isolate and resolve complex discrepancies, including performing timely ad-hoc analyses, account reconciliations, expenditures, and variance analyses.
    • Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking.
    • Plan, manage multiple projects, and maintain focus while juggling priorities.
    • Execute on-time, month-end closings, provide support, guidance, and thorough review of monthly financial statements, and prepare and distribute financial reports to management promptly each month.
    • Demonstrate sound business judgment.
    • Ensure timely and seamless setup, onboarding, and management of clients, subcontractors, and vendors in Unanet and other applicable client systems including invoicing, e.g. WAWF, RMS, etc.
    • Provide integral support for Internal Controls Management to help maintain integrity, improve operational efficiency, ensure that budgets are adhered to, policies are followed, capital requirements are identified, and accurate reports are generated for leadership.
    • Collaborate with leadership on Direct and Indirect Cost Budgets, monitor Indirect Rates and facilitate adjustments.
    • Prepare draft tax returns and provide support for tax inquiries conducted by third-party CPA firms.
    • Facilitate audit readiness initiatives and lead audits with outside consultants, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
    • Conduct and support 1408 assessments and accounting ecosystem evaluations.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • A CPA license is required.
    • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field as well as at least 10 years of direct experience in accounting with a focus on government contracts.
    • Must have at least 3 years of people management experience.
    • Requires expertise in all accounting and financial transactions, including cost review, account reconciliation, and adjustments.
    • Knowledge of GAAP, FASB, FAR, DFAR and DCAA are required.
    • Must be an expert with the MS Office Suite, especially Excel, databases, and web-based applications.
    • Requires a deep understanding of the integrated functions of CRM, Accounting, Project Planning and Forecasting.

    Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:

    • Applicants for employment must be U.S. Citizens and must be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience using Unanet is highly desired.

    Physical Considerations:

    • Must be able to work in an office environment.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

    Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.

    Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.