Finance Controller TS/SCI with CI poly

TENICA Controller Job Description

Must have TS/SCI with CI poly

Job location: Chantilly, VA

Basic Function:The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principlesor international financial reporting standards.

Principal Accountabilities

Management

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Manage and coordinate with outsourced functions
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives

Transactions

• Ensure that accounts receivableare collected promptly
• Oversee and assist with payrollprocessing
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliationsare completed
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

Reporting

• Issue timely and complete financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Manage the production of the annual budgetand forecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Provide for a system of management cost reports
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

Compliance

Coordinate the provision of information to external auditorsfor the annual audit

Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants

Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Desired Qualifications:The controller candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation. Deltek Costpoint and Microsoft excel experience are highly preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations. A clearance is desirable.

Working Conditions: Primarily in an office environment.