Financial Controller (Federal Government Contractor) at THE MCHENRY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC – Chesapeake, Virginia

Background check and US Citizenship are requirements of this position. This is not a remote position. Candidate will report to the Chesapeake, VA office.

Oversee the company's accounting and financial compliance functions with primary responsibility for government contract accounting, reporting and audit readiness. This role will report to the Chief Financial Officer and is ideal for someone wo is comfortable operating in both the tactical and strategic levels.

Manage all accounting operations, include GL, AR/AP, payroll coordination, and cash management.

Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR/CAS

Prepare and review monthly financial statements and project analysis

Oversee indirect rates, cost pools, and invoicing compliance

Lead DCAA/DCMA audits and support external financial audits

Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.

Support contract pricing, proposals, and rate development

Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and growth planning

Supervise and develop accounting staff

Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments

Education/Certification Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)

10 plus years of accounting experience, including hands-on experience with US government contracts.

Strong working knowledge of FAR, DCAA compliance, and indirect rate management

Experience with Unanet or similar accounting system focused on US government contracting

Strong Excel, Word & PowerPoint