Program Controller

The Opportunity

The Program Controller will build and oversee financial forecasts for all types of Federal and Commercial contracts. They will be responsible for a portfolio of Federal Programs, Commercial Sales and Software Development cost centers with a team of direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a controller for portfolios by approving costs, timecards and purchase Orders while managing their direct reports.
• Prepare Program financial forecasts across labor, material, subcontract, and ODCs.
• Oversee funding and mitigating risks regarding funding and invoicing
• Assist direct reports with their portfolio forecasts
• Prepare Time and Material, Cost Plus and Fixed Fee invoices
• Provide accurate and timely reports to Program Managers and Executive management for Program Management Reviews, Monthly Financial analysis and Incurred Cost Estimate submissions
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across the entire NTS project portfolio
• Prepare accruals for projects relating to expenses and revenues
• Work with procurement to ensure compliance and reasonableness for contractor acquired goods, services and subcontracts.
• Act as the escalation POC for all Operational Finance

Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Active Secret or higher Security clearance; or the eligibility to obtain a secret clearance.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with equivalent experience who possess the required skills may be considered in place of formal education.

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Proven ability to lead, challenge and inspire your team for a success and results oriented process.
• Demonstrated experience of the ability to analyze financial results and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Demonstrated experience with multiple contract types (FFP, FPLOE, T&M, Cost Plus, hybrid).
• Verified understanding of financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements and their underlying structures; work in process, deferred revenue, accrued expenses.
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of incurred cost estimates.
• Established track record of attention to detail and proactive problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to independently find solutions to challenging issues.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage large datasets using Excel or comparable tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unanet ERP GovCon, specifically Project management and Billing
• CPSR Experience
• Relevant certification regarding Project Finance/Reporting
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Professionalism and positive attitude in workplace interactions
• Initiative and ability to take ownership of tasks/projects
• Strong work ethic and reliability

Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion (e.g., transporting laptop, presentation materials, or small equipment).
• Ability to perform tasks involving typing, cabling, and handling small electronic components.
• Ability to effectively communicate, lead and participate in meetings, and use sound judgement in decision making.
• Professional office environment with standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers).
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring adaptability and responsiveness.