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IntroAt MO, we challenge the status quo and help government leaders shape the future. We engineer scalable, human-centered solutions that help agencies deliver their mission faster and better. Our teams blend product, design, AI, data, and modern software practices to modernize legacy systems, build new digital platforms, and deliver mission-ready products that drive sustainable change.We live by our values—Integrity, Excellence, Courage and Curiosity. They guide how we build, collaborate, and lead. From cloud infrastructure and data engineering to AI integration and service design, we connect technology and experience to deliver outcomes that scale.We’re building a company where technologists, designers, and builders can serve the mission, grow their craft, and help shape the future of digital government. At MO, your work doesn’t just make a difference—it advances the mission and helps build a more capable, trusted, and human government.We are seeking a seasoned Controller to lead MO’s accounting operations and financial compliance as we scale. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for running the company’s core accounting functions while building the financial infrastructure required for a growing federal government contractor.The Controller will own day-to-day accounting operations including AR, AP, billing, general ledger, and financial close, while also supporting financial planning activities such as corporate budgeting, program EACs, and cash flow forecasting.This role requires deep experience in GovCon accounting and strong proficiency with Unanet. The Controller will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to ensure strong financial discipline, regulatory compliance, and scalable financial operations.This role is remote-first. Candidates located in major GovCon hubs (e.g., Northern Virginia, DC Metro, Tampa, San Antonio, Colorado Springs, Huntsville) are strongly encouraged to apply. Periodic travel to Phoenix for leadership planning sessions may be expected.What You'll DoServe as the senior accounting authority for the company, ensuring financial accuracy, audit readiness, and regulatory complianceOwn and lead the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability as MO grows.Establish scalable financial processes and internal controls to support MO’s growth from a mid-size GovCon to a larger enterpriseAccountable as the keeper of MO’s accounting and regulatory complianceServe as the internal Unanet power user, responsible for maintaining accounting configurations, supporting financial reporting, and improving financial workflows within the systemDevelop, monitor, and manage indirect cost structures (Fringe, Overhead, G&A, and B&P) to ensure alignment with company financial targets and competitive pricing strategiesMonitor indirect cost growth drivers (e.g., PTO accruals, benefits, B&P investment, corporate overhead) and provide leadership with actionable recommendations to maintain healthy financial performancePartner with executive leadership to develop and manage a plan to achieve and sustain target wrap rates, balancing growth investment with financial disciplineTrack actual vs. target indirect rates and wrap rate performance, providing monthly variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actionDevelop and maintain reporting on billable utilization, labor mix, and program profitability, providing leadership with visibility into operational efficiencyPartner with delivery leadership to monitor utilization trends and identify opportunities to improve labor efficiencySupport program financial management by monitoring EACs, labor utilization, and contract profitability across the portfolioProvide leadership with forward-looking financial insights, including utilization trends, indirect rate projections, and cash flow forecastingBuild and maintain financial dashboards that provide leadership with clear visibility into revenue performance, utilization, indirect cost trends, wrap rates, and profitability.Responsible for oversight and execution of all accounting operationsLead and oversee all core accounting operations including AR, AP, billing, general ledger, and collections, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.Responsible for management of state employment accounts (i.e., UEI, STU, etc.) for remote first companyResponsible for coordination with external partners for insurance, tax preparation, and other financial compliance requirementsManage and optimize accounting workflows within Unanet ERPSupport month-end close and issuance of financial reports while improving automation and financial reporting capabilities within the Unanet ecosystemDirectly responsible individual for Accounting Policy and Procedure development and in optimizing Internal ControlsDevelop and manage Operating Budgets at the Corporate level and Program level (e.g., EACs)Develop, monitor and optimize cash flow forecasts; provide daily to weekly updates to executive managementMonitor Indirect Rates against budgets and partner with executive management to address issuesCalculate Intercompany AllocationsSupport tax inquiries from 3rd party CPA firms for tax preparationSupport reviews and audits from 3rd party CPA firmsEnsure compliance with FAR, DCAA, GAAP and CAS requirementsConduct and support 1408 assessments and accounting ecosystem assessmentsSupport Incurred Cost Submission preparationProvide Proposal pricing support and help to create pricing responses to RFPs and RFQ’s for both TOs and IDIQs/BPAs; as needed assist with Forward Pricing and Provisional Billing Rate ProposalsPerform other Accounting Special Projects as needed (e.g., ERP modernization)Manage external Finance and Contract vendors on day-to-day basisParticipate in and report on functional activities in internal leadership team meetingsApprove timesheets and participate in performance reviews for direct reportsReview and escalate AR/AP for approval for cascading levels of budget approval in organizationBe the eyes and ears for MO to help identify gaps in other back-office areasBuild and scale the accounting function over time, including hiring and developing accounting staff as MO continues to growOver time, lead, manage and be accountable for daily supervision and training of direct reports as MO scales
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